Effects of group-based music tuition on successful psychological adaptation in young male refugees.

Abstract

Sample: N = 87 (M age = 23.4 yrs, SD age = 4.17, Range age = 18 -34 yrs) adult male refugees; musically untrained. Music intervention:Six months of weekly music sessions in small groups (approx. 2 hrs), led by experienced musicians. Measures:General Health Questionnaire (GHQ): Selfassessment of mental health (α = .85 -.91).