Research methods in family therapy / edited by Douglas H. Sprenkle, Fred P. Piercy.

Other author Piercy, Fred P.
Other author Sprenkle, Douglas H.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Guilford Press, ©2005.
Description1 online resource (497 pages)
Supplemental ContentEbook Central
Subjects
Family psychotherapy--Research. --Methodology.

Contents Cover; Front Matter; Contents; Part I -- Introduction; Chapter 1 -- Pluralism, Diversity, and Sophisticationin Family Therapy Research; Chapter 2 -- A Graduate Student Guideto Conducting Research in Marriageand Family Therapy; Part II -- Qualitative Methods; Chapter 3 -- Let's Get Grounded; Chapter 4 -- The Use of Phenomenologyfor Family Therapy Research; Chapter 5 -- Focus Groupsin Family Therapy Research; Chapter 6 -- Action Research Methodsin Family Therapy; Chapter 7 -- Computer-Aided QualitativeData Analysis Software; Chapter 8 -- Bridging Research; Chapter 9 -- Feminist Autoethnography
Contents Chapter 10 -- Performance MethodologyChapter 11 -- Future Directionsfor Qualitative Methods; Part III -- Mixed Methods; Chapter 12 -- Survey Research in Marriage and Family Therapy; Chapter 13 -- The Delphi Method; Chapter 14 -- Task Analysis of Coupleand Family Change Events; Chapter 15 -- Program Evaluation Scienceand Family Therapy; Part IV -- Quantitative Methods; Chapter 16 -- Clinical Trials in Marriageand Family Therapy Research; Chapter 17 -- Meta-Analysis inFamily Therapy Research; Chapter 18 -- Economic Evaluation Methodologyfor Family Therapy Outcome Research; Chapter 19 -- Approaches to Prediction
Contents Part V -- Advanced Quantitative MethodsChapter 20 -- Multilevel Growth Modelingin the Context of Family Research; Chapter 21 -- Covariance Structure Analysis; Index
Abstract In this widely adopted text and professional reference, leading contributors provide the knowledge needed to design strong qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies; analyze the resulting data; and translate findings into improved practices and programs. Following a consistent format, user-friendly chapters thoroughly describe the various methodologies and illustrate their applications with helpful concrete examples.
General noteDescription based upon print version of record.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LanguageEnglish.
Issued in other form1-57230-960-1
LCCN 2004025279
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