Abstract
The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the effects of single-session music therapy interventions versus a cognitive-behavioral intervention on mood among adult psychiatric inpatients in an acute setting. Forty-two participants attended either an Active Music Group (AMG: n = 14), Receptive Music Group (RMG: n = 14), or Cognitive Behavioral Group (CBT: n = 14). Positive and negative mood indices were assessed pre- and posttest, and a self-reported open-ended questionnaire was included in the posttest. All groups experienced improvement in mood; however, participants in the RMG showed greater changes in the two primary dimensions of mood—positive and negative affect—than the other groups. Mood indices “Proud” and “Excited” made significant contributions to the mood changes observed in music therapy groups. Findings suggest that a receptive music therapy intervention has advantages over both active music therapy and CBT interventions in improving mood within a single session.
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