Title
Universal session-level change processes in an early session of psychotherapy: path models
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine
Publication Date
2006-05-03
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adolescent; Adult; Cognitive Therapy; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Psychotherapy; Questionnaires; Time Factors
Disciplines
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Preventive Medicine
Abstract
The authors used structural equation modeling to investigate universal change processes identified in the generic model of psychotherapy (GMP). Three path models of increasing complexity were examined in Study 1 in dynamic therapy. The best fitting model from Study 1 was replicated in Study 2 for participants receiving either cognitive or interpersonal therapy. Findings provided support for the universality of the GMP constructs in different types of therapy. Positive influences for therapeutic bond, openness, and realizations were observed, as was a surprising negative impact for one aspect of bond. Discussion highlights a complex conception of the therapy relationship that underscores the importance of investigating the multiple functions that the therapy relationship might serve in different psychotherapies.
DOI of Published Version
10.1037/0022-006X.74.2.327
Source
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2006 Apr;74(2):327-36. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Related Resources
PubMed ID
16649877
Repository Citation
Kolden, Gregory G.; Chisholm-Stockard, Sarah M.; Strauman, Timothy J.; Tierney, Sandy C.; Mullen, Elizabeth A.; and Schneider, Kristin L., "Universal session-level change processes in an early session of psychotherapy: path models" (2006). Preventive and Behavioral Medicine Publications. 116.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/prevbeh_pp/116
