ABSTRACT

Introduction

Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a method of music therapy that works on various levels, using receptive music to explore the psyche of the client for growth and transformation.

This systematic literature review seeks evidence that GIM has an influence on the well-being of the client. A specific aim was to explore a possible relationship between GIM and positive psychology.

Method

A five-step protocol for systematic reviews guided the process. Peer-reviewed articles and unpublished dissertations were reviewed. Both group and individual GIM studies were included. Studies were assessed for risk of bias and outcomes of well-being and related variables were identified and discussed.

Results

Initially, 337 peer-reviewed articles and unpublished dissertations were identified. Only 14 studies met the inclusion criteria. Participant numbers varied from 6 to 61. The population groups included cancer, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis patients, patients with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorder and healthy adults. Various concepts related to positive psychology that were studied included well-being, sense of coherence, resilience, efficacy and confidence. Various measuring tools were used across the studies, even when measuring the same concept. The outcomes of the studies on various population groups were positive including e.g. improved well-being, quality of life, mood states and sense of coherence.

Discussion

Evidence is promising that GIM interventions have a positive effect on the well-being of clients who seek help for various conditions. Further research is needed to find whether positive outcomes and experiences in GIM could be framed within the positive psychology context.

中文翻译：

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探索引导性图像和音乐作为一种有益干预：系统的文献综述

摘要

介绍

引导影像和音乐（GIM）是一种音乐疗法，可以在各个层面上发挥作用，它使用接受音乐来探索客户的成长和转型心理。

这份系统的文献综述旨在寻找证据，表明GIM对客户的幸福感有影响。一个特定的目的是探索GIM与积极心理学之间的可能关系。

方法

系统评估的五步协议指导了该过程。同行评审的文章和未发表的论文进行了审查。小组和个人GIM研究都包括在内。评估研究的偏倚风险，并确定和讨论幸福感及相关变量。

结果

最初，确定了337篇经同行评审的文章和未发表的论文。只有14项研究符合纳入标准。参与者人数从6到61不等。人群包括癌症，中风和类风湿关节炎患者，具有精神健康诊断能力的患者，吸毒障碍和健康成人。研究了与积极心理学有关的各种概念，包括幸福感，连贯感，韧性，效能和自信心。在整个研究中使用了各种测量工具，即使在测量相同概念时也是如此。对各种人群的研究成果是积极的，包括改善的幸福感，生活质量，情绪状态和连贯感。

讨论区

有证据表明，GIM干预措施对寻求各种条件帮助的客户的福祉具有积极影响。需要进行进一步的研究以发现GIM的积极成果和经验是否可以在积极心理学的背景下进行。