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Derrington 2012 thesis.pdf - Anglia Ruskin Research Online

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thought about the future after music therapy than before and those who did not think<br />

about the future rose in both schools. This was a higher number for students from The<br />

Centre School and this nonchalant stance could suggest an inability to think ahead<br />

which was confirmed in some of their interviews: “Just wait when it happens…I’ll<br />

just work it out when it happens when I get older” (Iain, appendix 7.1.13, p.298),<br />

“Dunno about the future. It happens and it happens don’t it” (Iain, appendix 7.1.14,<br />

p.308), and “It’s best to think about the present rather than the future. If you think too<br />

far ahead, your mind gets stuck on something else” (Jamie, appendix 7.1.26, p.401).<br />

Despite their general disinterest in school and low self-esteem, many did have<br />

definite plans or at least a few ideas about what they wanted to do in the future, which<br />

included being in the army, flying jets, being a car mechanic, racing driver or training<br />

to be a chef.<br />

In the post-music therapy interview, students were asked how they felt about the<br />

future, not just whether they gave it thought. The results are shown in figure 7.5.4.<br />

Figure 7.5.4 How do you feel about the future, after music therapy Students’<br />

responses<br />

Number with answer<br />

*!<br />

)!<br />

(!<br />

'!<br />

&!<br />

%!<br />

$!<br />

#!<br />

"!<br />

+!<br />

CVC<br />

Centre<br />

D;=7.4;E6!0.69246.!<br />

All CVC students and 67% of students at The Centre School were positive and felt<br />

optimistic about the future despite the fact that in terms of ideas and thoughts, the<br />

majority did not have any plans. This hopefulness, particularly amongst The Centre<br />

School students, is worth highlighting. Considering the problems I know they have<br />

! ")$!

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