Development of a Music Group Psychotherapy Intervention for the Primary Prevention of Adjustment Difficulties in Korean Adolescent Girls

PROBLEM: Traditionally, adolescent mental health in Korea has not been a prime focus for educators, health workers, and politicians, yet a majority of sampled adolescents report interpersonal sensitivity ( Kim, 2003). METHOD: Thirty‐five adolescent girls took part in a six‐session school‐based music group psychotherapy pilot intervention designed to promote relationships and improve self‐control skills. FINDING: Participants identified several outcome benefits that may serve as protective factors in their continued social and emotional development. CONCLUSIONS: Music is a medium that promotes interpersonal relatedness among Korean adolescent girls. More research is necessary to identify long‐term benefits of preventive music group psychotherapy interventions among the adolescent population.