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Job satisfaction among music therapists
Journal of Music Therapy
|January 4, 1990
Summary
Music therapists report high job satisfaction, finding their work and employment conditions pleasurable. This study confirms music therapy roles are fulfilling and emotionally rewarding for professionals.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Music therapy is a growing field with many certified professionals.
- Understanding job satisfaction is crucial for professional retention and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the job satisfaction levels of music therapists.
- To identify factors contributing to job satisfaction in the music therapy profession.
Main Methods:
- A survey was mailed to 2,371 members of the National Association for Music Therapy (NAMT) and American Association for Music Therapy (AAMT).
- A 36-item questionnaire was used, with 1,344 (57%) responses returned.
- Reliability analysis (alpha=.85) confirmed the job satisfaction scale's high internal consistency.
Main Results:
- Music therapists reported a pleasurable emotional state regarding their jobs.
- High job satisfaction was linked to the nature of music therapists' work.
- Employment conditions also significantly contributed to overall job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Music therapy professionals experience high levels of job satisfaction.
- The work itself and employment conditions are key drivers of this satisfaction.
- Findings support the rewarding nature of music therapy careers.