Influences and Processes in Theoretical Orientation Development: A Grounded Theory Pilot Study

A grounded theory approach was used to establish a model of the influences and processes that are involved in the theoretical orientation development of licensed marriage and family therapists. The findings of the study indicate that the process involves an interaction between ten categories of infl...

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Published inThe American journal of family therapy Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 109 - 121
Main Authors Bitar, George W., Bean, Roy A., Bermúdez, J. Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2007
Brunner-Mazel Publishing Company
Subjects
Clinical Social Work
Counselor education
Family counseling
Family Therapy
Grounded Theory
Marriage counseling
Studies
Supervision
Therapists
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Summary:A grounded theory approach was used to establish a model of the influences and processes that are involved in the theoretical orientation development of licensed marriage and family therapists. The findings of the study indicate that the process involves an interaction between ten categories of influence subsumed under personal and the professional domains. While identifying the influences and their larger domains, the authors also explore how each of the categories is influential based on participant interviews. Implications for supervision, training, and professional development are discussed.
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ISSN:0192-6187
1521-0383
DOI:10.1080/01926180600553407