Understanding the Experience of Black Clients in Marriage and Family Therapy
| Autor: | Jonathan G. Sandberg, Cadmona A. Hall, Christiana I. Awosan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Male Family therapy Psychotherapist Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology Likert scale Interviews as Topic Surveys and Questionnaires Cultural diversity Humans Medicine Marital Therapy African american Medical education business.industry Middle Aged Patient Acceptance of Health Care United States Black or African American Clinical Psychology Family member Cultural barriers Family Therapy Female Racial differences business Social Sciences (miscellaneous) |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 37:153-168 |
| ISSN: | 0194-472X |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00166.x |
| Popis: | Past research on Black clients' utilization of therapy focused on the barriers that prevent Black clients from attending therapy and the reasons for these barriers. However, few studies have been conducted that focus on how Black clients attending therapy actually experience these barriers. This study utilized both Likert and open-ended questions to examine the obstacles 16 Black clients face in their attempts to attend family therapy. The most frequently identified obstacles were related to concerns over family member response and cultural barriers to therapy. Participants also reported concerns about racial and/or cultural differences and a lack of understanding by non-Black therapists. The implications of this study addressed how to effectively meet the therapeutic needs of Black clients. |
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