Breaking the Silence: Therapeutic Uses of Music and the Wellbeing of Adolescents
McFerran, K., Derrington, P., & Saarikallio, S. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of music, adolescents, and wellbeing. Oxford University Press.
Abstract
The author of this review paper critically discusses the Handbook of Music, Adolescents, and Wellbeing, edited by Katrina McFerran, Philippa Derrington, and Suvi Saarikallio (2019). The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the strengths and limitations of the volume, which, drawing upon empirical, practical, theoretical, and personal perspectives from the fields of music therapy, music psychology, music cognition, and music sociology, explores the therapeutic role of music in the lives of adolescents. Moreover, an attempt is made to highlight the most valuable observations and learnings which a non-clinician might glean from the book in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author hopes that future collections on music, adolescence, and wellbeing will rebalance their research towards more cultural, socio-economic, and musical diversity to ensure that marginalised voices are heard.
Received: 08.02.2022
Accepted: 25.04.2022
Keywords
adolescents; connectedness; identity; Katrina McFerran; mental health; music therapy; Philipa Derrington; Suvi Saarikallio; wellbeing
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Warsaw Public Library – Central Library of Mazovia Province Poland
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Agata Klichowska – MA, works at the Museum of Children’s Books (a special department of the Warsaw Public Library – Central Library of Mazovia Province, Poland). Their research interests include sound studies, translation studies, and postcolonialism. Contact: agata.klichowska@koszykowa.pl.
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