Studies have demonstrated that positive psychological well-being positively influences survival rates across both healthy and diseased populations, suggesting that enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities could serve as an effective health promotion strategy. Alongside traditional treatment, researchers advocate for increased investment in mental health promotion and protection to boost overall well-being. Seligman’s PERMA model, which includes Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, contributes to this well-being by providing a framework for a flourishing life. Additionally, the significant role of music in promoting well-being and health is widely acknowledged, music therapy has the potential to be a unique and rich treatment approach to address diverse mental health problems in a range of populations. The purpose of this study was to better understand the PERMA model as a theoretical framework for promoting well-being with well adults in group music therapy (GMT). This study employed a convergent mixed-methods design, which allowed the researcher to independently collect, analyze, and compare both qualitative and quantitative data. A total of 30 participants from Minzu University of China were recruited and randomly assigned into experimental or control group.
The quantitative phase utilized a pre-post test with an experimental group and a control group who received a briefer version of the intervention at the end of the study. Well-being and mental health were measured for all participants at two timepoints: before and after the PERMA-GMT intervention. The General Health Questionnaire-12 and the PERMA-Profiler scale were used to measure changes in well-being and mental health. The quantitative findings revealed that, after eight weeks of group intervention, the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in well-being. Compared to the control group, which did not receive any interventions, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in Positive Emotion (p<.001), Engagement (p<.05), Meaning (p<.01), Happiness (p<.01), Health (p<.01), and overall Well-being (p<.001). Additionally, it experienced reductions in Loneliness(p<.001) and Negative Emotion(p<.01). The experimental group also experienced a significant improvement in their mental health (p<.01) compared to the control group.
In the qualitative process, the experiences of PERMA-GMT was explored using semi-structured interviews with 10 participants of the experimental group. In terms of qualitative results, the data indicated that music therapy activities impacted the participants of the experimental group in various degrees across different dimensions of PERMA. These include Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, which collectively contribute to enhanced mental health and well-being. Additionally, the PERMA-GMT approach significantly boosted Happiness, reduces Loneliness, and mitigated Negative Emotion, indicating its comprehensive benefits for well-being.
The integration of quantitative and qualitative data found that the qualitative insights confirmed and expanded the quantitative results. The study ultimately confirms that group music therapy interventions based on the PERMA theory are feasible in enhancing well adults’ sense of well-being, which in turn may significantly improved their mental health status. The results offered robust evidence for the efficacy of music therapy in the prevention and intervention of adult mental health issues. / Music Therapy
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:TEMPLE/oai:scholarshare.temple.edu:20.500.12613/10683 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Wang, Bing, 0009-0006-6242-8450 |
| Contributors | Magee, Wendy, Brooks, Darlene M., Eyre, Lillian, Porter, Heather R. |
| Publisher | Temple University. Libraries |
| Source Sets | Temple University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 262 pages |
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| Relation | http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/10645, Theses and Dissertations |
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