Geipel J, et al. – Using a meta–analytical approach, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of music–based interventions in reducing internalizing symptoms in children and adolescents. Results of this study suggested that music–based interventions could be effective in decreasing the severity of internalizing symptoms in children and adolescents.

Methods

• Databases and journals were systematically screened for studies eligible for incorporation in meta-analysis on the impacts of music-based interventions in lessening internalizing symptoms.
• Using standardized mean differences (SMD), a random-effect meta-analysis was conducted.

Results

• 5 investigations were incorporated.
• Analysis of data from (randomized) controlled trials, yielded a significant main effect (Hedge's g = -0.73; 95%CI [-1.42;-0.04], Z = 2.08, p = .04, k = 5), demonstrating a more prominent decrease of internalizing symptoms in youth receiving music-based interventions (n = 100) compared to different control group interventions (n = 95).