The Essential Elements of Successful Marriage and Family Therapy: A Modified Delphi Study

White, Marilyn Domas; Edwards, Scott A.; Russell, Candyce S.

doi:10.1080/01926189708251068

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“…However, best practices in Delphi methodology suggest the study should be stopped once consensus has been reached (Jenkins and Smith 1994). Rather than abandon the third questionnaire as some have done (see White et al 1997), we followed the example of Murray et al (2010) and used Questionnaire 3 as an opportunity to seek participants' feedback on our preliminary interpretations of the study's findings. This use of the third questionnaire is useful for offering a validity check on the researchers' conclusions (Murray et al 2010;West 2011).…”

Section: Questionnaires: Format and Developmentmentioning

confidence: 98%

How Can We End the Stigma Surrounding Domestic and Sexual Violence? A Modified Delphi Study with National Advocacy Leaders

2015

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The purpose of this study was to use a modified Delphi methodology study to identify priority actions that can be taken at the individual, local, and national levels to eliminate the stigma surrounding domestic and sexual violence. An expert panel of national organizational leaders provided input about the nature of the stigma surrounding domestic and sexual violence, as well as strategies to end this stigma. The findings were organized into three themes: (a) the social context of the stigma surrounding domestic and sexual violence; (b) the impact of the stigma on resources for victims and survivors; and (c) strategies for eradicating the stigma surrounding domestic and sexual violence. Implications of the study's findings for research, practice, and advocacy are discussed.Keywords Stigma . Domestic violence . Intimate partner violence . Sexual abuse . Sexual assault Domestic and sexual violence remain major public health problems with serious consequences for victims, child witnesses, and society. Despite this, there remains a significant stigma surrounding these issues, and this stigma is a major barrier to preventing further violence and supporting victims and survivors. Because this stigma presents so many added challenges to addressing domestic and sexual violence at the individual and societal levels, efforts are needed to directly challenge that stigma. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to use a modified Delphi methodology study to identify priority actions that can be taken at the individual, local, and national levels to eliminate the stigma surrounding domestic and sexual violence.

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confidence: 98%

How Can We End the Stigma Surrounding Domestic and Sexual Violence? A Modified Delphi Study with National Advocacy Leaders

2015

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“…For this project, the researchers decided to use a modified Delphi Technique wherein the third questionnaire was omitted. Like several other researchers who performed Delphi studies in the couple and family therapy literature (Figley & Nelson, 1989;Sori & Sprenkle, 2004;White, Edwards, & Russell , 1997;White & Russell, 1995), this decision was based on the exploratory nature of the study and to prevent panelist fatigue and dropout.…”

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Essential Components of Curricula for Preparing Therapists to Work Effectively With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients: A Delphi Study

Godfrey

Haddock

Fisher

et al. 2006

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

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The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, experiences, and values that therapists should possess to provide quality therapy services to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) persons and their families. Using the Delphi method, consensus from a panel of experts on LGB topics was obtained on the components that training curricula should ideally include to prepare therapists adequately to work with this population. Panelists provide suggestions for important therapist values and qualities, key theoretical orientations, common issues of LGB clients and their support persons, key components of assessment and interventions, ethical and legal issues, and recommended materials. The panelists stress self-of-the-therapist work and development of a systemic perspective as critical aspects of training. The role of sexuality was deemphasized. Recommendations to training programs based on these findings are provided.

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“…Since the purpose of providing therapeutic services is to help clients with their problems, respecting their ideas is of utmost importance. In addition, much of the current research focusing on what promotes positive change in therapy is based on the therapist's perspective rather than the client's perspective (Blow & Sprenkle, 2001;Dunkle & Friedlander, 1996;Helmeke & Sprenkle, 2000;White, Edwards, & Russell, 1997). While asking therapists what they think promotes positive change is a useful contribution to our field, a shift has occurred over the past two decades toward subjective data collected from the viewpoint of the client (Barrett & Lynch, 1999;Howe, 1996).…”

Section: Journal Of Couple and Relationship Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Clients' Perceptions of the Therapeutic Process

Ward¹,

Linville

Rosen

2007

Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy

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Recently researchers in the family therapy field have encouraged a focus on aspects of therapy common across all models that are important to therapeutic change. The purpose of this study was to build on the "common factors" literature by exploring clients' perspectives of what was useful to their therapeutic experience. Quantitative and qualitative measures were used to collect data from 41 clients who participated in therapy at a university-based family therapy clinic. Quantitative results indicated that therapeutic relationship, client motivation, extratherapeutic factors, and hope and expectancy accounted for 49% of the variance of clients' perception of change and 73% of the variance of clients' perceptions of therapy helpfulness. Qualitative results indicated the therapeutic relationship to be the most helpful aspect of clients' therapeutic experience.

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The Essential Elements of Successful Marriage and Family Therapy: A Modified Delphi Study

Cited by 15 publications

References 21 publications

How Can We End the Stigma Surrounding Domestic and Sexual Violence? A Modified Delphi Study with National Advocacy Leaders

How Can We End the Stigma Surrounding Domestic and Sexual Violence? A Modified Delphi Study with National Advocacy Leaders

Essential Components of Curricula for Preparing Therapists to Work Effectively With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients: A Delphi Study

Clients' Perceptions of the Therapeutic Process

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