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Feasibility, Experiences and Short‐Term Outcomes on Challenging Behaviour and Well‐Being of a Partially Online Music Intervention Pilot Study for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic we implemented a partially online music intervention to examine the feasibility, experiences and short-term outcomes on the challenging behaviour and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities. METHOD: This mixed-methods study included 10 participants with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities who received 16 one-hour individual music sessions in 10 weeks, either face-to-face or online. Data on feasibility and experiences from participants and music workers were collected and analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Challenging behaviour and well-being were measured before and after intervention. RESULTS: Overall experiences were positive and concerned appreciation, positive feelings, musical abilities, attention span, relatedness and personalisation. Online experiences varied, but most participants preferred face-to-face over online sessions. After the intervention, challenging behaviour scores were better than before. CONCLUSIONS: Engaging in a partially online music intervention is feasible for people with intellectual disabilities and seems to improve challenging behaviour. Experiences are discussed and recommendations for future online sessions are provided.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

DOI: 10.1111/jar.13314

Authors: Gerianne J. J. Smeets, Karin M. Volkers, Eline A. K. Swart, Xavier M. H. Moonen, Erik J. A. Scherder

Institutions: University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Music Therapy and Health

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,550