Ep 94 Jonathan Tang

Luke speaks to Jonathan 'Jaytee' Tang about his PhD research,
which makes links between music therapy, music psychology and
cultural psychology. They discuss the concepts of independent vs
interdependent self-construal, and the relevance of this to
musical interactions. This has some fascinating implications for
music therapy practice.


Jonathan (Jaytee) Tang has over nine years of international
clinical experience as a music therapist, having worked in
medical, special education, and mental health settings. His work
with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
fueled his passion for exploring the interconnections between
culture, music, and well-being. Currently pursuing a PhD at the
University of Sheffield, Jonathan’s research focuses on how
culture shapes emotional responses to music. His doctoral project
specifically investigates the influence of cultural models of
selfhood on affective experiences with music. 


Reference


Taylor, S. E., Welch, W. T., Kim, H. S., & Sherman, D. K.
(2007). Cultural differences in the impact of social support on
psychological and biological stress responses. Psychological
Science, 18(9), 831–837.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01987.x