Music Therapy Profession: An In-Depth Analysis of the Perceptions of Educators and AMTA Board Members.

The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions regarding the status of the field by investigating areas that affect music therapists and the development of the profession. Participants were 10 music therapy faculty and eight present or past members of the AMTA who were interviewed individually...

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Publicado en:Music Therapy Perspectives Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 87 - 97
Autor principal: FERRER, ALEJANDRA J.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Spring2018
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          Music Therapy
          Alternative Health Personnel Education
          Professional Development Evaluation
          Faculty Attitudes Evaluation
          American Massage Therapy Association
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          Faculty
          Data Collection Methods
          Telephone
          Interviews
          Thematic Analysis
          Curriculum Development
          Professional Recognition
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