Accountability through action research: Research methods for practitioners

Journal/Book: J Couns Develop. 1996; 74: 5999 Stevenson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304-3300. Amer Counseling Assoc. 616-623.

Abstract: This article summarizes how outcome research methodologies can be incorporated in to counseling practice in many settings. Performing an outcome study can assist counselors in evaluating their own effectiveness. In addition, more field-based studies can contribute to the empirical knowledge base. An overview of the steps involved in an outcome or evaluative study is discussed, and a summary is provided of instruments and techniques for research in mental health counseling, career counseling, and school counseling.

Note: Article SC Whiston, Univ Nevada, Dept Counseling & Educ Psychol, Las Vegas, NV 89154 USA

Keyword(s): PSYCHOTHERAPY-RESEARCH; CONSULTATION RESEARCH; OUTCOME RESEARCH; FUTURE-RESEARCH; DIRECTIONS; THERAPISTS; ISSUES

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