Journal of Music Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) is a forum for authoritative articles of current music therapy research and theory, including book reviews and guest editorials.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Effect of Music on Decreasing Arousal Due to Stress: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 315

  Authors: C. L.

• Relaxing Music Prevents Stress-Induced Increases in Subjective Anxiety, Systolic Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate in Healthy Males and Females

  Citation: 274

  Authors: W. E. J., N. S.

• The Effects of Music on Pain: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Jin Hyung

• The Effects of Music Therapy on the Quality and Length of Life of People Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

  Citation: 176

  Authors: R. E.

• A Systematic Review on the Neural Effects of Music on Emotion Regulation: Implications for Music Therapy Practice

  Citation: 168

  Authors: K. S.

• Music Research in Medical/Dental Treatment: Meta-Analysis and Clinical Applications

  Citation: 147

  Authors: J. M.

• Musically Adapted Social Stories to Modify Behaviors in Students with Autism: Four Case Studies

  Citation: 146

  Authors: M. D.

• The Impact of Music Therapy on Language Functioning in Dementia

  Citation: 144

  Authors: M., S. M.

• Music in Intervention for Children and Adolescents with Autism: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 134

  Authors: J.

• An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Preferred and Relaxing Music Listening on Pain Perception

  Citation: 125

  Authors: L. A., R. A. R.