Why is music therapeutic for neurological disorders? The Therapeutic Music Capacities Model

Brancatisano, Olivia; Baird, Amee; Thompson, William Forde

doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.02.008

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“…Research has found that actions promote stronger responses in an observer if the movement is interactive rather than imitated [41]. Furthermore, group music interactions can increase levels of neurohormones such as dopamine (pleasure and reward), serotonin (mood regulation) and oxytocin (social bonding) also likely leading to increased positive mood [47,76]. Conversely, other practices that scored lower on the positive mood scale, such as TM and Buddhist practices, are practices that are often performed alone with no movement or external music [77][78][79].…”

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“…Rhythm and synchrony promote perception-action coupling and neural entrainment, as well as inhibit self-referential thought [41,84]. Further, synchronous music activities lead to neurohormonal changes, such as increased dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin [47,48]. The release of these hormones also plays an important role in psychoactive induced altered states and, in the trait, absorption [50].…”

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“…Chanting may operate in a similar way, but with a strong emphasis on focused attention, synchronization, and often overlaid with powerful belief systems. This combination of psychological elements may be ideally suited for promoting well-being, social connection and altered states of consciousness [47]. Shared predictable, repetitive rhythms allow interpersonal synchrony between people and may contribute to the release of neurohormones involved in social connection [48].…”

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Rhythmic Chanting and Mystical States across Traditions

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Chanting is a form of rhythmic, repetitive vocalization practiced in a wide range of cultures. It is used in spiritual practice to strengthen community, heal illness, and overcome psychological and emotional difficulties. In many traditions, chanting is used to induce mystical states, an altered state of consciousness characterised by a profound sense of peace. Despite the global prevalence of chanting, its psychological effects are poorly understood. This investigation examined the psychological and contextual factors associated with mystical states during chanting. Data were analyzed from 464 participants across 33 countries who regularly engaged in chanting. Results showed that 60% of participants experienced mystical states during chanting. Absorption, altruism, and religiosity were higher among people who reported mystical states while chanting compared to those who did not report mystical states. There was no difference in mystical experience scores between vocal, silent, group or individual chanting and no difference in the prevalence of mystical states across chanting traditions. However, an analysis of subscales suggested that mystical experiences were especially characterised by positive mood and feelings of ineffability. The research sheds new light on factors that impact upon chanting experiences. A framework for understanding mystical states during chanting is proposed.

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“…Our results indicated that caregivers who reported higher levels of well-being tended to engage in individual music-related activities (singing or listening to music) more often during social distancing than caregivers with lower reported well-being. Music engagement has long been associated with psychological well-being across the lifespan (MacDonald, 2013;Schäfer et al, 2013;Fancourt and Finn, 2019;Brancatisano et al, 2020), with research indicating that music is an effective tool for mood and emotional self-regulation through mechanisms such as mood improvement, distraction, and relaxation (Saarikallio, 2011;Baltazar and Saarikallio, 2016;Groarke and Hogan, 2016). Interestingly, it was also observed that caregivers with higher levels of well-being reported an increase in music-related social behaviors, such as listening or playing music to connect with others (family and non-family members), which suggests a purposeful use of music to socialize and feel connected during social distancing measures.…”

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Exploring Changes in Musical Behaviors of Caregivers and Children in Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had profound effects on all aspects of society. Families were among those directly impacted by the first measures imposed by health authorities worldwide to contain the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 virus, where social distancing and mandatory quarantine were the main approaches implemented. Notably, little is yet known about how social distancing during COVID-19 has altered families' daily routines, particularly regarding music-related behaviors. The aim of this study was 2-fold: (i) to explore changes in families' daily routine and caregivers' levels of well-being and stress during the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil and (ii) to investigate whether musical behaviors of caregivers and the children under their care (aged from 3 to 6 years old) changed during social distancing. One hundred and eighty-eight caregivers residing in Brazil participated in an online cross-sectional study conducted between July and August 2020. Our findings suggest significant changes in families' dynamics during the COVID-19 outbreak, with parents (especially mothers) spending more time on childcare and a substantial decrease in caregiver's well-being. Regarding music-related behaviors, our results revealed considerable changes in caregivers' and children's musical activities at home during social distancing, including an increase in child-only musical behaviors and shared caregiver-child activities. Moreover, sociodemographic factors such as caregiver background and well-being as well as the child's disability status significantly influenced musical engagement at home during social distancing. This study captured some features of the home musical environment of middle-class families in Brazil in the first stages of social distancing restrictions during the pandemic and caregivers' role in providing an environment where musical experiences are nurtured. Further research is needed to better understand aspects such as the long-term impact of the changes of musical behaviors at home on musical parenting and families' well-being.

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“…Music has been widely used in psychological and therapeutic interventions to enhance physical and mental health (Peters, 1987;Bunt and Pavlicevic, 2001). The intentional use of music to improve psychological wellbeing has been studied in many areas and with different groups of people, such as those with severe diseases (Chirico et al, 2020;, physical impairments (Grau-Sánchez et al, 2020;Hart et al, 2020), various mental health problems (Brancatisano et al, 2020;Greene et al, 2020), relational problems (Dunn et al, 2019;Dvir et al, 2020;Mossler et al, 2020), social or integration difficulties (Crawford, 2017;Henderson et al, 2017;Rodríguez-Sánchez et al, 2018), and also in interventions with different population groups such as pregnant women (Corey et al, 2019;Belloeil et al, 2020), children (Christian Gold et al, 2004;Hallam, 2010) or older people (Coffman, 2002;Creech et al, 2013), among others. Furthermore, for many years (Van de Wall, 1924) music has been used as a tool to increase psychological wellbeing in people experiencing situations of isolation or confinement; this area of interest is currently paramount in psychological and music research (Edri and Bensimon, 2019;Hjørnevik and Waage, 2019;.…”

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Uses and Perceptions of Music in Times of COVID-19: A Spanish Population Survey

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Since March 14, 2020, Spanish citizens have been confined to their homes due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating in musical activities has been associated with reduced anxiety and increased subjective wellbeing. The aim of this study is to analyze how Spanish citizens used music during the lockdown period. We also study perceptions of the impact music has in everyday life, in particular examining the respondents’ insights into the effects of listening to music in situations of isolation. The study was conducted using the MUSIVID19 questionnaire administered to a total of 1868 Spanish citizens. The results indicate that during lockdown, respondents perceived an increase in the time they devoted to musical activities such as listening, singing, dancing or playing an instrument. The participants also reported using music to cope with the lockdown, finding that it helped them to relax, escape, raise their mood or keep them company. The findings suggest an improvement in their perception of the value of music in personal and social wellbeing during the lockdown. However, the study reveals significant differences in the use and perceptions of music according to respondents’ personal situations. Age and feelings of vulnerability may lead to more conservative uses of musical practice and to more moderate perceptions of the positive values of music.

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Why is music therapeutic for neurological disorders? The Therapeutic Music Capacities Model

Cited by 88 publications

References 250 publications

Rhythmic Chanting and Mystical States across Traditions

Rhythmic Chanting and Mystical States across Traditions

Exploring Changes in Musical Behaviors of Caregivers and Children in Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Uses and Perceptions of Music in Times of COVID-19: A Spanish Population Survey

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