The Use of Music Therapy with Non-English Speaking Older Adults

Author

Yeeun LeeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MCM - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Basel Zayed

Abstract

This study explores the unique challenges associated with language barriers and cultural adaptation by immigrant older adult populations, especially non-English speaking individuals aged 65 and older, in English-speaking environment, and explores what music means as a communication tool beyond cultural and language barriers. The researcher addresses three big topics which include the challenges faced by non-English speaking older adults, the role of music therapy in addressing language barriers, and music therapy with non-English speaking older adults. The researcher sought to answer the following question: What does the academic scholarship on music therapy as a form of nonverbal expression say about its efficacy with immigrant older adult populations?

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Recommended Citation

Lee, Yeeun, "The Use of Music Therapy with Non-English Speaking Older Adults" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 829.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/829