Researching Family Therapy

1987 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas R. Wassenaar
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Process Research ◽  
Clinical Psychologists ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Rigorous Evaluation ◽  
Innovative Research ◽  
Outcome Criteria

The field of family therapy has enjoyed a rapid increase in popularity over the last decade, particularly amongst practically orientated clinical psychologists who are possibly more concerned with pragmatic though poorly defined outcomes than with rigorous and systematically defined outcome criteria. The present article stresses the importance of rigorous evaluation in family therapy process research and explores some of the limitations of applying conventional quantitative methods and criteria to such research. A review of research projects suggests that there is an impasse in the development of research which is simultaneously of use to the systems-orientated practitioner and satisfies criteria of methodological and theoretical rigor. Clinicians and researchers in the field are urged to promote the development of innovative research approaches in an attempt to resolve the impasse.

Observational coding in family therapy process research.

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
James F. Alexander ◽  
Robert M. Newell ◽  
Michael S. Robbins ◽  
Charles W. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Process Research ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Observational Coding

scholarly journals Considering Family Therapy Process and Relevant Theories

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Hamid Aran
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Social System ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Power Structure ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Psychological Space ◽  
Living Together ◽  
Effective Performance

Family is more than a group of individuals living together in certain physical and psychological space. In other words, family is a natural and social system with specific features. It is a system postulating certain principles, roles, power structure, socializing relationships and communications, talking methods, and problem solution for effective performance of diverse duties.Most difficulties in life are traceable best way within family. Families are powerful forces in their entirety effective on members’ health or compatibility, whether in their advantage or disadvantage. Consequently, family therapy is interference concentrated on dealings among family members that attempts to enhance family function as a unit made of individual members of family.

scholarly journals Exploring language attitudes in ELF research: Contrasting approaches in conversation

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomokazu Ishikawa ◽  
Sonia Morán Panero
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
A Priori ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Two Sides ◽  
Ontological Position ◽  
Linguistic Phenomenon

AbstractWith reference to two recent doctoral research projects on ELF, the present article examines the characterisation of language attitudes as either stable or variable evaluative phenomena, and provides a detailed account of methodological practices that may be favoured from each ontological position. The durability of language attitudes is more specifically conceptualised as a stable (but not enduring) construct directed to a linguistic phenomenon in one thesis, and as variable and emergent forms of evaluative social practice around a language-related issue in the other. With these two different approaches in conversation, the authors consider the extent to which stability and variability of language attitudes may be two sides of the same coin, and question whether it is safe to assume a priori the inferability of stable language attitudes from the observation of evaluative practice. This article evidences the need for ELF researchers working in this area to contemplate what and how it is being researched in the name of language attitudes while having awareness of possible alternatives in any given study.

scholarly journals The Use of Spirituality in Narrative Couples and Family Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-130
Author(s):  
Zehranur Akbulut
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
Spiritual Dimension

Narrative therapy is a postmodern therapy approach that suggests that people make sense of their lives through the stories they create. Spirituality plays an active role in the processes of understanding life as a part of the stories of spiritually oriented individuals, couples, and families. The nature of narrative therapy aimed at considering the culture, beliefs, and spiritual values that shape clients’ stories allows spiritually oriented couples and families to express the spiritual dimension they possess within the therapy process of this approach and to use spirituality as a source of power for dealing with problems. This study aims to discuss narrative couples/family therapy and the use of this therapy method within the framework of the related literature by noting ethical rules and incorporating spirituality with spiritually oriented couples and families. Information is provided in this context primarily with regard to narrative therapy, narrative couples/family therapy, the process of narrative couples/family therapy, and the responsibilities of the therapist in this therapy approach. Afterward, case samples in narrative therapy with regard to the importance of spirituality are presented, and the use of spirituality by inclusion in the techniques is explained using narrative couples/family therapy techniques. This study is thought to fill in the missing points that exist with in Turkey’s literature with regard to both narrative couples/family therapy as well as the use of spirituality by incorporating it in family therapy and to provide a different viewpoint to practitioners and researchers in the field.

Sequential analysis as a method of feedback for family therapy process

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Barbera ◽  
Holly Barrett Waldron
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Sequential Analysis ◽  
Therapy Process

scholarly journals Research is a Journey of Self-Discovery

Eureka ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Madan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Career ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Innovative Research ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
The University

In this issue of Eureka, I am proud to share with you the exciting and innovative research projects that are being lead by undergraduate students at the University of Alberta. While I will let their work speak for themselves, I also would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the beginnings of my research career and the broad reaching effects I have found research to have.

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