Unraveling Change in Therapy: Three Different Process Research Methodologies.
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| Title: | Unraveling Change in Therapy: Three Different Process Research Methodologies. |
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| Authors: | Woolley, Scott R., Butler, Mark H., Wampler, Karen S. |
| Source: | American Journal of Family Therapy. Oct-Dec2000, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p311-327. 17p. 2 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Couples therapy, Family psychotherapy, Conjoint therapy, Couples counseling, Group psychotherapy, Research |
| Abstract: | In response to repeated calls for process research on couple and family therapy, three different process research methodologies - grounded theory, change events analysis, and experimental manipulation - are presented and evaluated. A process research conceptual framework outlining some of the important issues in process research is presented. To illustrate each methodology, three completed process studies are briefly described, and a sample of results is provided. The strengths and weaknesses of each methodology are discussed, along with their role in generating and testing clinically relevant change theories. It is argued that each of these methodologies can provide researchers with important tools for unraveling the processes of change in couple and family therapy and should be used more frequently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | In response to repeated calls for process research on couple and family therapy, three different process research methodologies - grounded theory, change events analysis, and experimental manipulation - are presented and evaluated. A process research conceptual framework outlining some of the important issues in process research is presented. To illustrate each methodology, three completed process studies are briefly described, and a sample of results is provided. The strengths and weaknesses of each methodology are discussed, along with their role in generating and testing clinically relevant change theories. It is argued that each of these methodologies can provide researchers with important tools for unraveling the processes of change in couple and family therapy and should be used more frequently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01926187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/019261800437883 |
