A qualitative examination of the parallel processes of family therapy and family therapy supervision
Abstract
Current research in the area of change has not produced substantial results which are useful to clinicians. In addition, clients' perspectives have not been given a voice in the literature. This study attempted to correct both of these deficits. It used a qualitative methodology and analysis to generate ideas for further research. To implement the qualitative approach, inductive analyses were used called analytic induction and the constant comparative analysis. The study triangulated field notes, the Critical Incident Technique and in-depth interviews to provide a picture of client change with more clarity and context than quantitative methods have afforded. The theoretical underpinning for this study was symbolic interactionism. It was deemed appropriate for the qualitative approach because of the symbols which the participants ascribe to situations rather than words. There is substantial evidence that the qualitative methodology will provide better information about the change process than quantitative methodology. In addition, context was preserved over enumeration and the isomorphism which was expected was present to some degree. Further research is needed to explain the lack of evidence for isomorphism.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Piercy, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Families & family life|Personal relationships|Sociology|Psychotherapy
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