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A Systematic Review of Scientific Studies on the Effects of Music in People with Personality Disorders

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  • Rowan Haslam

    (Mental Health Studies Programme, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London SE5 8AF, UK)

  • Annie Heiderscheit

    (Department of Music Therapy, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA)

  • Hubertus Himmerich

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London SE5 8AF, UK)

Abstract

Personality Disorders (PDs) are psychiatric conditions involving maladaptive personality traits and behaviours. Previous research has shown that musical preferences and the use of music may be related to personality traits. Additionally, music therapy is increasingly being used as a treatment option for people with PDs. Using the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature search was undertaken using three databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. The following search terms were used: PubMed: “personality disorder” AND (music OR “music therapy”); Web of Science (advanced search): TS = (personality disorder) AND TS = (music or “music therapy”); PsycInfo: “personality disorder” AND (music OR “music therapy”). A total of 24 studies were included in this review and summarised into four categories: music preference, music therapy, music performance, and music imagery, all in relation to PDs or traits associated with PDs. The analysis found that individuals with personality traits associated with PDs may prefer different types or genres of music or interact with music differently than those without these traits. Additionally, music therapy (MT) was found to offer a potentially useful treatment option for PDs. The power of these findings was limited by the small number of included studies. This review offers a useful foundation upon which further research looking at MT as a potential treatment option for PDs can be built.

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  • Rowan Haslam & Annie Heiderscheit & Hubertus Himmerich, 2022. "A Systematic Review of Scientific Studies on the Effects of Music in People with Personality Disorders," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-27, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:15434-:d:980133
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    1. Thanh Phuong Anh Truong & Briana Applewhite & Annie Heiderscheit & Hubertus Himmerich, 2021. "A Systematic Review of Scientific Studies and Case Reports on Music and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-23, November.
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