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Research Methods: Selected Publications in Research Methods Since Family Therapy represents a significant paradigm shift as a model for human behavior, the research methods associated with it have posed significant challenges philosophically as well as methodologically. Some proponents of family therapy argue against the scientific imperative experienced by most clinical psychologists, claiming that the research methods of psychology cannot capture the essence of family intervention. In other instances the complicated connectedness of human experience and multiple measures from multiple people mean that psychologists must use sophisticated analytic models to test hypotheses about family interaction or intervention. These articles advocate the value of a scientific approach in teaching, clinical work, and understanding families. Ault, R.L., Munger, M.P., Tonidandel, S., Barton, C., & Multhaup, K.S. (2006). Hands-on content in area methods courses. In D.S. Dunn, R.A. Smith, and B. Beins (Eds.), Best practices for teaching statistics and research methods in the behavioral sciences. Mahwab, NJ: Erlbaum. Alexander, J.F., & Barton, C. (1995). A review of family therapy process and outcome research. In R. Mikesell, S. McDaniel, and D.D. Lusterman (Eds.), Handbook of family psychology. Washington, D.C.: APA Books. Waldron, H.B., Turner,C.W., Alexander, J.F., & Barton, C. (1993). Coding defensive and supportive communications: Discriminant validity and subcategory convergence. Journal of Family Psychology, 7, 197-203. Alexander, J. F., & Barton, C. (1990). Researchers and family therapists: Shall the twain ever meet? Division 43 (Family Psychology) Newsletter: American Psychological Association., 2, 33-35. Barton, C., Alexander, J. F., & Sanders, J.(1985). Research in family therapy. In L. L'Abate (Ed.), The Handbook of Family Psychology and Therapy. Homewood, Illinois: Dorsey Press. Alexander, J. F., & Barton, C. (1981). Methodological issues in systems-behavioral family intervention. In J. L. Vincent (Ed.), Family assessment and research: Volume I.New York: JAI Press. Klein, N., Barton, C., & Alexander, J. F. (1980). Intervention and evaluation in family settings. In R. H. Price and P. Polister (Eds.), Evaluation and action in the community context. N. Y.: Wiley. to Clinical Research to Family Interventions Research to Social Research to Research Methods Research back to main |
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