Assessing the effectiveness and experiences of solution-focused brief therapy for couples raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Due to the increase in prevalence, more couples are raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research has thoroughly investigated the effects that parents can experience such as burnout, depression, and marital discord. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research investigating the effectiveness of therapy models for couples. The first article of this dissertation utilizes a multiple baseline design to assess the effectiveness of solution-focused brief couples therapy (SFBCT) for parents raising a child with ASD. Five couples were recruited to complete the study. The findings indicate that six out of ten couples increased in martial satisfaction and overall well-being. The second article uses a multiple case study to assess parents’ experiences and perceptions of SFBCT. Parents were interviewed after their first, third, and sixth therapy sessions. A within-case analysis was first completed to understand each couples experience throughout therapy. A between-case analysis was then completed to understand similarities between couples during each interview.
Author: Brie Turns
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3022858032