Music as a Medium for Cohort Development
- Amanda J. Minor,
- Steven J. Moody,
- Rebecca Tadlock-Marlo,
- Rebecca Pender,
- Salve Regina University,
- Northern Illinois University,
- Eastern Illinois University,
- Murray State University,
- Northwest Nazarene University
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Abstract
This article describes a grounded-theory (Corbin & Strauss, 2008) qualitative research study on the use of a peer-to-peer music exchange group to explore the process of cohort development among five counselors-in-training. Interview questions focused on personal experiences in choosing the songs and on interpersonal dynamics that participants shared with others. Two rounds of interviews were conducted and coded by the authors. A final focus group was completed to ensure participants concurred with the constructed theory. The primary theme identified within the grounded theory was a connection to self and others. Risk taking, wants, music as a medium, and emotions are subthemes that inform the primary theme. Implications and future research possibilities are presented.
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Bibliographic Information
Output type
Original language
EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 381-394 (14 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health (Volume 8, Issue 4)Publication milestones
- Published - 2013
Publication status
ISSN
1540-1383Publication IDs
- Scopus: 84890336063
