Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology

Article Title

Music Therapy for Intimate Partner Abuse

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Abstract

Intimate partner abuse (IPA) affects as many as 1.5 million U.S. women annually. The most notable psychological effects include depression and stress. Related effects of stress include anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Women with a history of IPA may experience impaired physical health as well. Treatments for these symptoms often have harmful side effects. Music therapy is an option for many victims, given its positive effects on stress and anxiety. Despite the deep connection between stress and depression, there is little published research on the effects of music therapy on depression. Thus providing an incentive for further research in this area.

Recommended Citation

(2015) "Music Therapy for Intimate Partner Abuse," Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology: Vol. 10: Iss. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/intuition/vol10/iss1/9