Measurement, Classification, and Prediction of Paradigm Adherence of Marriage and Family Therapists

Therese J. Booth, R. Rocco Cottone

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Abstract

Assesses the theoretical perspectives of marriage and family counselors (N=204). Results show that 43.6% of participants primarily adhere to the systems paradigm; 42.2% practice from a combination of paradigms; while the social constructionism is used by 13.7%. Predictor variables included the current of most recent supervisor's preferred paradigm, therapist gender, and years of clinical experience. 
Original languageAmerican English
JournalAmerican Journal of Family Therapy
Volume28
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 10 2000

Disciplines

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Psychology

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