Personal values of music therapy students, interns, and professional therapists

Abstract: A survey was sent to 94 music therapy students, 33 music therapy interns, and 150 professional music therapists to identify differences, if any, in their personal values. Factors such as client population served, salary, and facility of employment were addressed and analyzed to examine their possible relationship to these values. Results indicated that client needs and client and professional growth were consistently ranked among the top three values. Values rated as least important by respondents included: training music therapy students, supervisory work, and private practice. Findings suggest that personal values may be established prior to the identification of a career aspiration, and that these values may be affected by professional experience.

Keyword(s): Personal-values, student, intern, professional.

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