Analysis of the Forms of Folk Music for Therapy in Chongqing, China

Abstract

The research objectives of this dissertation were to: 1)To investigate the current status of Traditional Chinese folk music therapy in Chongqing, China. 2)To analyze the music characteristic of Traditional Chinese folk music therapy selected in Chongqing, China. 3)To propose the guidelines how to use Traditional Chinese folk music therapy in Chongqing, China.

The data collection and research adopted the field investigation method, including 10places of interviewees, consisting of 10 representative informants, and select 10 participants from a local nursing home for the experiment. The research tools: 1)Survey Questionnaire 2)Interview Form 3)Psychological Assessment Form 4)Observation Form.

This dissertation was conducted in Chongqing, China, focusing on the current status of Chinese traditional folk music therapy culture in various healthcare facilities in the region. It analyzed the musical characteristics of Chinese folk music therapy in Chongqing and conducted a music therapy experiment targeting elderly individuals who self-perceived symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study also proposed guidelines for creating Chinese traditional folk music therapy protocols in Chongqing, China.

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