Therapeutic factors in two forms of inpatient group psychotherapy: Music therapy and verbal therapy

Author(s): McNiel, Dale E., Binder, Renee L.

Journal/Book: Group. 1988; 12: 145-156.

Abstract: 61 short-term adult inpatients ranked group psychotherapy curative factors and completed satisfaction ratings. Therapists rated 201 group therapy sessions (109 music therapy and 92 verbal therapy). Statistical analysis revealed that Ss highly valued both group formats. The mean curative factor rankings for both groups included cohesiveness, instillation of hope, and altruism among the most helpful factors. Therapists' ratings indicated qualitative differences between the 2 groups. Music therapy involved more therapeutic interaction among patients and emotional expression, whereas verbal therapy emphasized concrete problem solving.

Note: ranking of satisfaction & curative factors in music vs verbal inpatient group psychotherapy; short term adult inpatients

Keyword(s): Group psychotherapy; music therapy; verbal communication; hospitalized patients; hospital programs; adulthood ; satisfaction ; client attitudes

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