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Title: Goal‐oriented practices in youth mental health and wellbeing settings: A scoping review and thematic analysis of empirical evidence.
Authors: Jacob, Jenna, Wozney, Lori, Oddli, Hanne Weie, Duncan, Charlie, Chorney, Jill, Emberly, Debbie, Law, Duncan, Clark, Sharon, Heien, Sofie, Boulos, Leah, Cooper, Mick
Source: Psychology & Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice. Jun2025, Vol. 98 Issue 2, p431-477. 47p.
Subjects: Mental health, Research funding, Empirical research, Goal (Psychology), Systematic reviews, Thematic analysis, MEDLINE, Medical databases, Well-being, Psychology information storage & retrieval systems, Adolescence
Abstract: Introduction: Goal‐oriented practices involve practitioners working collaboratively with clients to identify, develop and focus on objectives for the therapeutic work. It has been suggested that the key mechanism underpinning goal‐oriented practices with young people is the development of epistemic trust via the foundation of open communication, along with shared decision‐making: including young people in decisions about their care. However, goal‐oriented work in practice is variable in scope and content, with no research consensus on what it entails, the mechanisms of change and reported outcomes. Method: This research aims to map the extent, range and nature of the evidence‐base for goal‐oriented practices, including gaps, through a synthesis of the available empirical evidence from the past 20 years. A scoping review of 9783 studies published from 2003 onwards was conducted. Results: In total, 116 studies were identified for inclusion in the review, focusing on goal‐oriented practices specifically related to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 0–18 (including caregivers as relevant). Alongside presentation of the key elements of the included studies, three themes were developed relating to the features of mental health and wellbeing goal‐oriented practice in the contexts of the studies: Conceptual and Empirical Constructs of Goal‐Oriented Practices, Quality and Making 'Good' Goals, and The Socio‐Cultural Contexts of Goal‐Oriented Practice. Conclusion: Several areas for future research are identified that will build on this evidence, and further understanding in this area. Work towards the development of best practice principles will move practice towards transparency in the understanding and delivery of goal‐oriented practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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