Content-analysis studies of therapeutic interviews: 1954 to 1964

Content analysis traditionally implies a limited set of criteria and procedures, comprising what is here called the classical model. Some studies of therapeutic interviews have deviated from 1 or more of these prescriptions, leading to debate about their methodological status. This paper argues that...

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Published in:Psychological bulletin 1965-05, Vol.63 (5), p.298-321
Main Author: Marsden, Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Human
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Interviews
Models, Theoretical
Old Medline
Personality Traits
Psychotherapy
Therapeutic Processes
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Summary:Content analysis traditionally implies a limited set of criteria and procedures, comprising what is here called the classical model. Some studies of therapeutic interviews have deviated from 1 or more of these prescriptions, leading to debate about their methodological status. This paper argues that certain common deviations from the classical model constitute other models which reflect responses to problems posed by the data, the variables under study, and investigator personality characteristics. Rationales for 2 such models are presented, studies representing all 3 models are reviewed, and certain issues common to this body of research are discussed. (6 p. ref.)
ISSN:0033-2909
1939-1455
DOI:10.1037/h0021925