The Effects of Hip-Hop and Rap Music Intervention to Improve the Wellbeing of Black and African American Men

Wellbeing affects an individual’s functioning regarding personal, interpersonal, social, and overall wellbeing (Tennant et al., 2007). This study investigated the wellbeing of mental health among African American college-aged men by reading hip-hop and rap lyrics (Gonzalez & Hayes, 2009). The study explored the effects of reading hip-hop and rap lyrics on Black and African American college-aged men\u27s wellbeing. Through peer review articles, this study investigated the effects of reading hip-hop and rap lyrics on the wellbeing of Black and African American college-aged men. The researcher identified the lack of research on wellbeing and marginalized communities, specifically Black and African American college-aged men. The purpose of this dissertation, consisting of a systematic review and one multiple single baseline case study was to: (a) provide an overview of current empirical research utilizing hip-hop and rap in counseling, (b) create a manual to assist with implementing hip-hop and rap as a treatment intervention, and (c) test the effectiveness of the treatment intervention to assist counselors with a new culturally-relevant intervention to increase well-being in Black and African American college-aged men. The systematic review identified current research that utilizes and implements hip-hop and rap music through empirical studies with suggestions, different populations, and outcomes. The intervention can be implemented with Black and African American college-aged men to improve overall well-being. The researcher used a single case research, specifically the multiple baseline design with visual analysis, to determine if there was an effect when the intervention was implemented

Dr. Lanita Jefferson, \u2707, Ph.D., LPC, LPCS

Dr. Lanita Jefferson, Ph.D., LPC, LPCS is an assistant professor for South University Columbia SC campus. Dr. Jefferson also co-owns a mental health private practice in downtown Columbia SC. Dr Jefferson holds a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina, a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from USC School of Medicine. Dr. Jefferson specializes in working with persons who have trauma, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Jefferson also specializes in clinical supervision to enhance the professional development in counselors in training. Her research interest includes implementing the use of hip hop in clinical counseling and single-case research in counseling

The effectiveness of a manualized hip-hop and rap intervention on well-being among black emerging adult men: A multiple baseline design

ABSTRACT In this study, I used single case research, specifically, multiple baseline design to test the effectiveness of implement the reading of hip-hop and rap lyrics in mental health counseling. Data was collected through self-reported assessments to demonstrate causation between variables. The assessment tools consist of Outcomes Rating Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Sessions Rating Scale. There were five Black and African American college-aged men between ages 18 and 24. The results provided evidence supporting the use of hip-hip and rap music intervention to enrich the wellbeing among the population. The purpose of this research study, which was part of my dissertation, was to provide an overview of current empirical research utilizing hip-hop and rap in counseling, create a manual to assist with implementing hip-hop and rap as a treatment intervention, and test the effectiveness of the treatment intervention to assist counselors with a new cultural based intervention. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved