The purpose of this study was to suggest the direction of music therapy program for the youth in Korea. Methods: The study analyzed the data of 33 middle schools and high schools selected from 85 health promoting model schools, designated by the Minis...
The purpose of this study was to suggest the direction of music therapy program for the youth in Korea. Methods: The study analyzed the data of 33 middle schools and high schools selected from 85 health promoting model schools, designated by the Ministry of Education from 2012 to 2014. Results: Music therapy programs for mental and physical health were conducted in 11 out of 33 (33.3%). The musical intervention was 23.1% of song composition, 23.1% of musical instruments, 15.4% of singing, 15.4% of music appreciation, 15.4% of body movements and 7.7% of others. In addition, all programs were conducted mainly by class activities, 71.4% for general students and 28,6% for High risk students. Only 14.3% used standardized tools for performance analysis. Only 21.4% were confirmed to be connected with the community, and there was no connection with a music therapist, Conclusion: Music therapy programs were not universal in Korean health promoting schools. The problem was that the music therapy intervention method was simple, the diagnostic tool was not used well, and the music therapy expert was not involved at all. In order for a good quality music therapy program to be settled at the school, development of musical intervention methods, application of individual activities, development and application of diagnostic tools, and linkage with music therapists need to be developed.