Monyae A. Kerney , Natalie Malone , Kasey B. Jackman , Candice N. Hargons
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Abstract
We conducted a 20-year (2002–2022) content analysis of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) focused on Black womxn identities. The analysis sought to examine the presence of Black womxn in study samples; reported sexual and gender diversity; spiritual/religious identities; methodology; study location; DMT session structure (e.g., communal, individual); and outcome variables. We applied a directed content analysis approach, where our existing theory regarding the deficit of DMT research with Black womxn samples focused our research question and aided our predictions concerning potential variables of interest. Ninety-six articles met the inclusion criteria. Approximately 7.3 % of studies included Black womxn in the sample. Only one study (1.0 %) reported data on sexual minorities, and two studies (2.1 %) included data on gender expansive folx. Few studies (13.5 %) included information on spiritual and/or religious identities. Qualitative articles (35.4 %) were the second most published methodology, with quantitative articles being a comparable first (44.8 %). Most studies (70.8 %) took place outside of the US and utilized a communal session structure (78.1 %). Findings demonstrate that DMT research excludes Black womxn’s intersectional identities. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
期刊介绍:
The Arts in Psychotherapy is a dynamic, contemporary journal publishing evidence-based research, expert opinion, theoretical positions, and case material on a wide range of topics intersecting the fields of mental health and creative arts therapies. It is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing 5 issues annually. Papers are welcomed from researchers and practitioners in the fields of art, dance/movement, drama, music, and poetry psychotherapy, as well as expressive and creative arts therapy, neuroscience, psychiatry, education, allied health, and psychology that aim to engage high level theoretical concepts with the rigor of professional practice. The journal welcomes contributions that present new and emergent knowledge about the role of the arts in healthcare, and engage a critical discourse relevant to an international readership that can inform the development of new services and the refinement of existing policies and practices. There is no restriction on research methods and review papers are welcome. From time to time the journal publishes special issues on topics warranting a distinctive focus relevant to the stated goals and scope of the publication.