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Hans Jacob Nilsens og Stein Bugges teatersyn: To retninger i re-teatraliseringen av 1930- og 40-årenes teater i Norge
Full text linkThe 1930s and -40s can be described as a period of change and revolt in Norwegian theatre. In this article I will highlight the work and ideology of two of our significant contributors to the contemporary and the future theatre of their time: Hans Jacob Nilsen (1897–1957) and Stein Bugge (1896–1961). Particularly interesting are their artistic and ideological program for a theatre more in sync with the political and cultural movements of their time. Nilsen and Bugge functioned as artistic directors of Den Nationale Scene (DNS) in Bergen in each decade (1934-39 and 1947-48). Both leaned heavily on the theatre development of Central and Eastern Europe and what we can call the re-theatricalization of European theatre. That means a closer focus on the means of theatre production and the potential effect on society in context. The main question is: In what direction did Nilsen and Bugge intend to pull Norwegian Theatre artistically and in terms of cultural policy
International Online Collaboration to Enhance Outcomes in Community-Based Rehabilitation Through Music: The Online Music Leadership Program
No full textIn this 1.5 year action research pilot study, an interprofessional team of co-researchers studied the use of online intercultural collaboration to integrate music therapy-informed activities into community-based rehabilitation (CBR) with rural families in central India. Over four cycles of action and evaluation, Australian music therapy (MT) co-researchers and Indian CBR co-researchers studied the perceived impact of MT-informed activities in CBR for CBR facilitators and participating families, and the online communication strategies and MT information that were useful. The research team identified that the integration of MT-informed activities into CBR led to a perceived increase in family motivation and engagement in CBR, enhanced connection between CBR facilitators and families, and greater enjoyment and fun for all involved. Researchers also identified some foundational MT techniques that were useful and articulated some practical considerations for online intercultural collaboration. Importantly, the research team clarified the scope of information sharing that was useful in the context of online intercultural collaboration, and the need to prioritise local expertise and resources. Learning from this study may inform other online intercultural collaborations in both music therapy and international/community development.Correction Note:The URL hyperlink for Willis et al. (2014) is not functional in the article and has been corrected to:Willis, M., Watson, J., & Talmage, A. (2014). Navigating cross-cultural pathways on Rarotonga: An exploratory collaboration bringing together a music therapist a speech-language therapist, the Cook Islands Ministry of Education and a day centre for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. New Zealand Journal of Music Therapy, 12, 58–86. https://search.informit.org/doi/reader/10.3316/informit.08388976702014
Level Up: Gaming to a Beat : A Virtual Music Composition Program Putting Video Game Culture at the Forefront
No full textVideo game culture is an ever-growing aspect of our current society that is virtually an untapped resource for engagement, connection, and inspiration in the current compendium of music education and music therapy practice. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a significant barrier to engaging children in enriching educational experiences when schools transitioned to a virtual format and brought to light the significant stressors impacting today’s youth. Neurodivergent and neurotypical children benefited greatly from engaging in a virtual music composition/education program designed to enrich their experience through a culturally relevant medium, video games. This article presents an in-depth examination of the creation, design, and implementation of the mainstream virtual music composition/education program, which integrated music therapy intervention and video game culture for neurodivergent and neurotypical children
Exploring the Client-Therapist Relationship in Music Therapy: A Qualitative Study in Adult Mental Healthcare
No full textIntroduction: Most of the existing literature on the therapeutic relationship in music therapy rests on the researcher’s point of view. Hence, there is a limited amount of research that focuses on what creates a helpful client-therapist relationship from the client’s perspective. This study aimed to explore what participants from various psychiatric units at different hospitals in Norway find to be helpful characteristics in the client-therapist relationship in music therapy.Method: Four participants were interviewed using in-depth semi-structured interviews focusing on their perspectives on what creates a helpful client-therapist relationship in music therapy. Through the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis, two superordinate themes, each with four following subordinate themes, were developed.Results: Two super-ordinate themes were developed, namely “Power relations” and “Feeling safe and being challenged.” The participants expressed that “to not feel judged,” “the use of layman’s language,” “informality, flexibility, and collaboration in treatment,” as well as “trust” and “honesty” are important elements for a helpful client-therapist relationship.Discussion: The findings presented in this article, are discussed in relation to theory from psychology, music therapy, and previous studies from the field of mental healthcare. All participants spoke about previous experiences of power imbalance in mental health care. The findings suggest that a relationship that is based on equality and mutual respect contributes to a feeling of trust – all of which are proposed as helpful characteristics in the client-therapist relationship in music therapy
Musiktherapeutische Beurteilung mit dem IMCAP-ND: Eine Pilotstudie
No full textBackground: Music therapy (MT) appears to be a valuable complementary intervention for children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions, namely, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who often present cognitive, academic, communicative, and social difficulties. Music therapy has been increasingly recommended as a standard support service for communication and social interaction in this specific neuropediatric setting. Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to determine the recruitment and protocol feasibility of music therapy for autistic children and explore trends towards the clinical utility of the IMCAP-ND[i] quantitative measure on assessing the focus on sound receptions, joint attention, turn-taking, auditory perception, sensory integration, social interaction, entrainment, and empathy, as a preparation for a future study wherein we will pursue with an MT intervention assessment. Furthermore, here we use the European Portuguese translated version of the IMCAP-NDPT scales to contribute to its validation and adaptation. Methods: Five autistic children received a weekly music therapy session of approximately 45 minutes for six months, totaling a minimum of 20 and maximum of 24 completed sessions per child. The IMCAP-NDPT and the Griffiths Mental Development Scales (GMDS) scales were applied pre- and post-test. Results: We tested the research design and the session’s protocol. All participants completed MT intervention and showed increase in social-emotional capacities, cognitive and perception skills, and overall responsiveness. However, our results indicate a need to review the inclusion criteria concerning participants with a single diagnosis (ASD), previous contacts with musical instruments, and the application of standardized music therapy settings. Conclusions: The design and protocol were perceived as acceptable and feasible, though some improvements were suggested for subsequent original research, and the IMCAP-NDPT version was considered usable. Our initial findings suggest the potential of music therapy for autistic children. Further intervention with efficacy assessment through a larger-scale randomized trial is needed, considering the content based on pilot findings.
[i] The Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND) is a criterion-referenced assessment of musical interaction, communication, cognition and perception, and responsiveness in musical-play for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders at various developmental levels and chronological ages from children to adults. It is comprised by a set of three scales: Musical Emotional Assessment Rating Scale (MEARS), Musical Cognitive/Perception Scale (MCPS) and Musical Responsiveness Scale (MRS) (Carpente, 2013).Hintergrund: Musiktherapie (MT) scheint eine wertvolle ergänzende Intervention für Kinder zu sein, bei denen neurologische Entwicklungsstörungen diagnostiziert wurden, insbesondere Autismus-Spektrum-Störungen (ASD), die häufig kognitive, akademische, kommunikative und soziale Schwierigkeiten aufweisen. Musiktherapie wird zunehmend als Standardunterstützung für Kommunikation und soziale Interaktion in diesem speziellen neuropädiatrischen Umfeld empfohlen. Zielsetzung: Ziel dieser Pilotstudie war es, die Rekrutierung und die protokollarische Durchführbarkeit der Musiktherapie für autistische Kinder zu bestimmen und Tendenzen in Bezug auf den klinischen Nutzen der quantitativen IMCAP-ND[i]-Messung zur Beurteilung des Schwerpunkts auf Klangrezeptionen, gemeinsamer Aufmerksamkeit, Abwechslung, auditiver Wahrnehmung, sensorischer Integration, sozialer Interaktion, Mitreißen und Empathie zu untersuchen, als Vorbereitung für eine künftige Studie, in der wir eine MT-Interventionsbeurteilung durchführen werden. Außerdem verwenden wir hier die ins europäische Portugiesisch übersetzte Version der IMCAP-NDPT-Skalen, um zu ihrer Validierung und Anpassung beizutragen. Methoden: Fünf autistische Kinder erhielten sechs Monate lang wöchentliche Musiktherapiesitzungen von ca. 45 Minuten Dauer, die insgesamt mindestens 20 und höchstens 24 abgeschlossene Sitzungen pro Kind umfassten. Die IMCAP-NDPT und die Griffiths Mental Development Scales (GMDS) wurden vor und nach dem Test eingesetzt. Ergebnisse: Wir testeten das Forschungsdesign und das Sitzungsprotokoll. Alle Teilnehmenden schlossen die MT-Intervention ab und zeigten eine Verbesserung der sozial-emotionalen Fähigkeiten, der kognitiven und Wahrnehmungsfähigkeiten sowie der allgemeinen Reaktionsfähigkeit. Unsere Ergebnisse weisen jedoch darauf hin, dass die Einschlusskriterien für Teilnehmende mit einer einzigen Diagnose (ASD), frühere Kontakte mit Musikinstrumenten und die Anwendung standardisierter Musiktherapiesettings überprüft werden müssen. Schlussfolgerungen: Das Design und das Protokoll wurden als akzeptabel und durchführbar angesehen, obwohl einige Verbesserungen für die nachfolgende Originalforschung vorgeschlagen wurden, und die IMCAP-NDPT-Version wurde als brauchbar erachtet. Unsere ersten Ergebnisse deuten auf das Potenzial der Musiktherapie für autistische Kinder hin. Weitere Interventionen mit einer Wirksamkeitsbewertung durch eine größere randomisierte Studie sind erforderlich, wenn man die auf den Pilotergebnissen basierenden Inhalte berücksichtigt
Stimme, Stil und Zensur: Die Perspektive eines Copy-Editors
No full textThis is the editorial for the March 2023 issue. Dies ist das Vorwort der Herausgebenden für die Ausgabe vom März 2023
Observations of a White-tailed Eagle incubating eggs of a Greylag goose
Full text linkCover photo: Adult White-tailed Eagle. Photo: Karl-Otto Jacobsen.
Interspecific takeovers of nests are thought to be rare in birds. A female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla was observed incubating a nest of a Greylag Goose Anser anser with five eggs at Reinøya, Troms County, Norway in 2021. There were no signs of any killed geese in the area around the nest, and there had been no observations of interactions between the two species at the site before the eagle started incubating the eggs. The nest was discovered in the middle of May but was abandoned around midsummer. A similar case reported from the Isle of Mull, Scotland in 2017 was the first of its kind and originally believed to be unique, but the new case in Norway in 2021 suggests that interspecific nest takeover may not be as unusual as previously believed
Påvirker menstruasjonssyklusen kvinnelige fotballspillere sin prestasjon i idrett?
Full text linkDenne studien undersøker om menstruasjon påvirker prestasjon i trening. Per dags dato er det utført lite forskning på tematikken som er unik for kvinneidrett, noe som gjør det vanskelig å optimalisere trening for kvinnelige utøvere. Forsøket tok utgangspunktet i statistikk hentet fra 21 fotballspillere i alderen 15-19 år, som svarte på en rekke spørsmål knyttet til dagsform og idrettsprestasjoner. Resultatene tyder på at det ikke er en signifikant forskjell på spillernes prestasjon med og uten menstruasjon. Likevel er det noen faktorer, slik som søvnkvalitet, som endres når en spiller har menstruasjon. Derfor trengs det flere undersøkelser av et større omfang, for å få flere og sikrere resultater på temaet
