The Variables Problem and Progress in Psychotherapy Research

The Variables Problem and Progress in Psychotherapy Research

In this journal's first article, Strupp (1963) pointed to problems specifying independent and dependent variables as a source of slow progress in psychotherapy outcome research. This commentary agrees, shows how the concept of variable loses its meaning in psychotherapy research because of part...

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 2013-03, Vol.50 (1), p.33-41
1. Verfasser: Stiles, William B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Dependent Variables
Human
Humans
Meaning
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) - history
Psychotherapeutic Outcomes
Psychotherapeutic Processes
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy - history
Qualitative Methods
Responsiveness
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Zusammenfassung:In this journal's first article, Strupp (1963) pointed to problems specifying independent and dependent variables as a source of slow progress in psychotherapy outcome research. This commentary agrees, shows how the concept of variable loses its meaning in psychotherapy research because of participants' responsiveness, and notes an alternative research strategy that does not depend on variables.
ISSN:0033-3204
1939-1536
DOI:10.1037/a0030569