A comprehensive and insightful survey of existing approaches to qualitative research in music therapy. The author begins by comparing qualitative and quantitative paradigms; he then introduces the reader to single-case designs. In the rest of the book, Dr. Smeijsters provides a probing and thoughtful analysis of ten examples of qualitative research, pointing out significant theoretical and methodological issues, while also offering sensitive and personal commentary on each approach. Drawing upon his extensive experience in clinical music therapy research, he gives enormous breadth and depth of perspective to the diversity already evident in the field. (1997, 266 pages)

Multiple Perspectives: A Guide to Qualitative Research in Music Therapy

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Smeijsters, Henk

Psychology & Counseling

Barcelona Publishers

A general theory on the role of analogy in music therapy, explaining how a person can use music to "sound" his or her Self, and how the Self interacts with the environment. The values of analogy are examined in terms of the differences between representing human experience through language versus music. The author demonstrates how the concept of analogy can be used in formulating treatment goals and interventions, evaluating the effectiveness of treatment, and developing rationales about treatment and effectiveness. Qualitative research is advocated. (2005, 216 pages)

Sounding the Self: Analogy in Improvisational Music Therapy

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Multiple Perspectives: A Guide to Qualitative Research in Music Therapy

Sounding the Self: Analogy in Improvisational Music Therapy