A research-based map of music therapy in the Czech Republic
Comparisons with other arts therapies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4684941 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jiří Kantor, Vicky Karkou (0000-0001-8986-956X), Miroslav Chráska (0000-0003-3873-0415), Jana Duhovska (0000-0003-0296-7146), Elena Fitzthum, Marketa Gerlichova, Elisabeth Kaczynski (0000-0002-6415-5146), Krzysztof Stachyra (0000-0002-3497-030X), Melanie Voigt, Lucia Kantorová (0000-0003-1990-1290) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 293-307 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Nordisk Tidsskrift for Musikkterapi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0803-9828 • E-ISSN: 1944-8260 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08098131.2021.1958906 |
| OpenAlex | W3207377021 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
Introduction: The development of music therapy in the Czech Republic is closely connected with the development of other arts therapies (AsTs). This cross-sectional study aimed to provide a research-based description of the current state of Czech music therapy and offer comparisons with other AsTs. Method: Data were obtained through a modified version of ‘The Practice in Arts Therapies’ questionnaire, which was distributed to arts therapists registered with professional associations in the Czech Republic. From the total sample (N=144), there were 50 music therapists. The remainder of the sample were drama, dance movement, art therapists, and combinations of these therapies (N=94). Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed relating to work environment, client groups, and preferred therapeutic trends. Results: Czech music therapy is closely connected to working with special needs populations in social care and educational environments. Practitioners follow humanistic, active/directive and artistic/creative trends. Significant differences were found between music therapists and other arts therapists with regard to the client populations (in their age and type of needs), and therapeutic trends.Discussion: Czech music therapy has strengths in the area of special needs, but it will be important to achieve further growth, especially in health care. This may have a crucial impact on the formation of a common legislative framework for arts therapists. We recommend repeating this survey in the future to see how the university-based program for music therapy will have influenced the profession
Art Therapy · Czech · Dance · Dance therapy · Drama · Drama therapy · Medical education · Music therapy · Performing arts · Psychotherapist · The arts · Visual arts · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Diverse Music Education Insights · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Psychology
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