Date of Award
4-1984
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
Dr. Brian L. Wilson
Second Advisor
Dr. James F. McCarthy
Third Advisor
Dr. Judith B. D 'Arcangelis
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
It was hypothesized that external locus of control subjects would prefer directive techniques and perceive them as more effective while non-directive techniques would be preferred and perceived as more effective by internal locus of control subjects. Nineteen external and internal geriatric residents in a healthcare facility were divided by randomized matched pairing into two groups, both led by the same therapist. Subjects participated in either a directive or non-directive group and rated the therapist on bipolar semantic differential scales for perceived effectiveness and preference. No significant main or interaction effects were found for type of treatment, locus of control, or attendance rates.
Recommended Citation
Picha, Katrina Alison, "The Effects of Directive and Non-Directive Techniques and Locus of Control on Preference for a Therapist, Perceived Therapist Effectiveness, and Attendance Rates of Geriatrics in a Music Therapy Setting" (1984). Masters Theses. 1523.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1523