A comprehensive review of published concern and research evidence regarding the potential influences of popular music media was undertaken. The intention was to provide a significant resource enabling the music therapist or interested reader to contextualize their usage of popular music media. While the literature does not provide convincing support for the conclusion that music therapists can “create” forensic clients through their choices of popular music media, the concept of such music as a powerful social discourse is well substantiated. Consideration of the idiosyncrasies of individuals and of the music stimuli in their social context ultimately leads to a view of popular music media as both a reflection of and an exacerbating influence upon attitudes, values, and behavior.
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