Diffusion of Innovation Theory: A Bridge for the Research-Practice Gap in Counseling

This article presents a diffusion of innovation theory‐based framework for addressing the gap between research and practice in the counseling profession. The author describes the nature of the research‐practice gap and presents an overview of diffusion of innovation theory. On the basis of the appli...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 2009-12, Vol.87 (1), p.108-116
Main Author: Murray, Christine E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption (Ideas)
Analysis
Behavior
Behavioral sciences
Clinical medicine
Communication
Communication channels
Counseling
Counseling Theories
Counselling
Counselor Training
Counselors
Diffusion of innovation theory
Diffusion of innovations
Innovation
Innovations
Practice
Research methodology
Researchers
Social networks
Studies
Theory
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:This article presents a diffusion of innovation theory‐based framework for addressing the gap between research and practice in the counseling profession. The author describes the nature of the research‐practice gap and presents an overview of diffusion of innovation theory. On the basis of the application of several major postulates of diffusion of innovation theory to the research‐practice gap, several theory‐based research practices and questions are proposed.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00556.x