Attitudes towards Cross-Cultural Empathy in Music Therapy
Author(s):
Renee E. Valentino
Publication Year:
2006
Type:
journal article
Journal/Book Title
Music Therapy Perspectives
Publisher
Editor(s):
Pages:
108-114
Volume:
24
Issue:
2
Abstract:
According to the current literature, special skills in empathy are needed to implement culturally sensitve and appropriate-music therapy services. The purpose of this study was to assess levels of cross-cultural empathy among music therapists in two countries. Professional members of the Australian and the American Music Therapy Associations (N=78) completed on-line tests of cross-cultural empathy and social desirability. Test scores were analyzed according to (a) country of residence, (b) academic degree, (c) previous cross-cultural training received, and (d) years of clinical experience in music therapy. Results showed a significant relationship between cross-cultural training and cross-cultural empathy scores. Common misconceptions concerning aspects of cross-cultural music therapy are discussed as is the need for systematic and comprehensive cross-cultural training programs.
Citation (Chicago Author-Date):
Valentino, Renee E. 2006. “Attitudes towards Cross-Cultural Empathy in Music Therapy.” Music Therapy Perspectives 24 (2): 108–14. https://academic.oup.com/mtp/article/24/2/108/1125006.