The essential elements of successful marriage and family therapy: A modified Delphi study

Author(s): Edwards, S. A., Russell, C. S.

Journal/Book: Amer J Fam Ther. 1997; 25: 19 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003. Brunner/Mazel Inc. 213-231.

Abstract: Recent empirical literature provides support for the efficacy of marriage and family therapy (MFT) without convincingly identifying the principal components necessary for successful MFT outcomes. One way to identify these essential elements is to ask experts in the field to identify such variables. To this end, a panel of AAMFT Approved Supervisors generated 771 variables thought to be fundamental to positive MFT outcome and rated 217 of these variables as very important to the successful outcome of MFT. The variables were collapsed into five categories and further condensed into 34 conceptual clusters. The existing literature supporting the study's results and its implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed.

Note: Article White MB, Auburn Univ, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, Auburn,AL 36849 USA

Keyword(s): SKILLS; EFFICACY; CLIENT

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