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A Case Study on Therapeutic Songwriting to Improve Self-Identity of Workers with Intellectual Disabilities

지적장애 근로자의 자아정체감 증진을 위한 치료적 노래 만들기 사례연구

  • Ji hun Lee (Dept. of Music Therapy, Grad. School of Interdisciplinary Therapy, Myongji Univ.) ;
  • So young Moon (Dept. of Music Therapy, Grad. School of Interdisciplinary Therapy, Myongji Univ.)
  • 이지헌 (명지대학교 통합치료대학원 음악치료학과) ;
  • 문소영 (명지대학교 통합치료대학원 음악치료학과)
  • Received : 2024.01.14
  • Accepted : 2024.02.26
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

Background: Psychological support is necessary to enhance the occupational adaptability of workers with intellectual disabilities. Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyse the changes in self-identity experienced by workers with intellectual disabilities through a therapeutic songwriting music therapy programme and to suggest therapeutic implications. Method: A 12-session music therapy programme was conducted for four workers with intellectual disabilities, using Therapeutic songwriting techniques. The programme was divided into three phases: self-exploration, self-awareness, and self-integration. Techniques employed included Fill-in-the-blank, Song parody, Song collage, and Improvised song creation. Results: The study participants experienced positive changes in their self-identity as a result of the therapeutic songwriting programme. These changes included an enhanced perception of their self-worth, taking ownership of their future, and setting concrete goals. Conclusion: Therapeutic songwriting and music therapy programmes can be used as interventions to improve self-Identity in workers with intellectual disabilities.

배경: 지적장애 근로자의 직업적응능력 신장을 위한 심리적 지원이 요구된다. 목적: 지적장애 근로자가 치료적 노래 만들기 음악치료 프로그램을 통해 경험하는 자아정체감의 변화를 분석하고 치료적 의미를 제시하는 것에 목적을 둔다. 방법: 지적장애 근로자 4인을 대상으로 한 12회기의 치료적 노래 만들기 음악치료 프로그램을 자기탐색, 자기인식, 자기통합의 3단계로 구성하고 가사 채우기, 노래 패러디, 노래 콜라주, 즉흥 노래 만들기 기법을 적용하였다. 결과: 연구 참여자는 치료적 노래 만들기 프로그램을 통해 자신의 존재 가치를 긍정적으로 인식하고, 사회인으로서 자신의 미래상과 구체화된 목표를 주도적으로 설정하며 자아정체감에서의 긍정적인 변화를 나타내었다. 결론: 치료적 노래 만들기 음악치료 프로그램은 지적장애 근로자의 자아정체감을 위한 중재로 활용할 수 있다.

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