Research practices of marriage and family therapists

Keywords

practice of marriage, family therapists, therapeutic practice

Abstract

To date, no studies have described the attitudes and research practices of marriage and family therapists (MFTs). A questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of 100 clinical members of the American Association for Marital and Family Therapy in each of 3 geographically diverse states. The questionnaire assessed clinicians' willingness to participate in research projects and their use of research in clinical practice. These data provide a profile of research practices of MFTs. Results indicated a moderate level of research involvement among practitioners. The hypothesis that training in research methods would predict research involvement was only partially supported.

Original Publication Citation

Johnson, L. N., Sandberg, J. G., & Miller, R. B. (1999). Research practices of marriage and family therapists. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 27, 239-249.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2010-11-30

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5272

Publisher

the American Journal of Family Therapy

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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