Effects of failure to meet client preference in a counseling interview analogue.

Duckro, Paul N.; George, Clay E.

doi:10.1037/0022-0167.26.1.9

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“…The results of the current study thus suggest no benefits to matching clients and psychotherapists based on preferences for insight or action. These results are consistent with some previous research (Atkinson et al, 1991; Bakker et al, 2000; Duckro & George, 1979; VanDyck & Spinhoven, 1977), but not consistent with the findings of other studies (Devine & Fernald, 1973; VandeCreek & Angstadt, 1985).…”

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“…In addition, effectiveness and satisfaction data were collected from only 30% of clients. In Duckro and George (1979), undergraduate psychology students were selected from a larger pool of volunteers on the basis of their strong preferences for high- or low- directive (the authors did not further define high- or low-directive) counselor style. The participants were randomly assigned to the met or unmet preference conditions.…”

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Treatment preference, treatment-preference match, and psychotherapist credibility: Influence on session outcome and preference shift.

Goates-Jones¹,

Hill²

2008

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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The relationship between treatment preference, counselor credibility, and outcome was examined using two different methods. Client-rated outcome was higher for 32 volunteer clients who received an action-oriented session than for 32 volunteer clients who received an insight-oriented session and for clients who perceived their psychotherapists as credible, although session outcome did not differ between clients who did and did not receive their preferred treatment (insight-oriented vs. action-oriented). Clients who received their nonpreferred treatment shifted more in their preferences than did clients who received their preferred treatment. In addition, 76 participants viewed Rogers doing a demonstration session with Gloria. In general, they shifted toward preferring insight, especially if they perceived Rogers as credible. Limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

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Treatment preference, treatment-preference match, and psychotherapist credibility: Influence on session outcome and preference shift.

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2008

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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“…similar counselor was violated there appeared to be no adverse effect on client satisfaction. These findings parallel those of Duckro and George (1979) and suggest that cross-racial counseling may be as effective as same-racial counseling.…”

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Duration, satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of cross-cultural counseling.

Neimeyer¹,

Gonzales²

1983

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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The relationship between cultural dissimilarity and the duration, satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of counseling was studied in the context of 70 actual treatment dyads that varied as to the race of the counselor (white or nonwhite) and the client (white or nonwhite). Results indicated that white counselors provided fewer sessions than nonwhite counselors and that nonwhite clients expressed lower levels of overall satisfaction with counseling, regardless of counselor race. No differences in counseling effectiveness were observed as measured by counselor and client ratings of perceived relief, understanding, and coping. Relative to other treatment dyads, however, white clients seeing white counselors attributed their change more to counseling than to other, outside factors. Implications of these findings for cross-cultural counseling and research are noted.Recent research has focused on the dissatisfaction of nonwhite populations with traditional counseling (Pine,-1972), as reflected in their underutilization (Sue, 1973) and premature termination (Sue & McKinney, 1974) of counseling services. Many Cultural factors may contribute to this service deficiency, but researchers have paid particular attention to the impact of racial differences on the counseling process.It is generally acknowledged that racial groups differ in their values (Sue & Sue, 1977), beliefs (Schwebel, 1980), and behaviors (Herman, 1979), as well as their counseling needs (Westbrook, Miyares, & Roberts, 1978) and expectations (Yuen & Tinsley, 1981). If the counselor is not sensitive to such differences, they may serve as impediments to effective counseling (Sue, 1981, pp. 27-47;Sue & Sue, 1977). This notion has given rise to the suggestion that in the absence of specific training, individuals who share similar backgrounds may work together more effectively than those of different backgrounds.In support of this reasoning, some work has suggested that clients prefer racially similar counselors (PoichS & Banikiotes, 1982) and that this similarity may actually enhance counseling effectiveness (Fry, Krbpf, & Coe, 1980). Other evidence is inconsistent with these findings, however.Proctor and Rosen (1981), for example, found that treatment satisfaction and termination were unrelated to the racial makeup of counseling dyads. Even when the preference for a racially Requests for reprints should be sent to

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“…This counselor's straight-forward, logical, "take-charge'' approach may have seemed the most helpful. Other researchers have found that a directive, advice-giving counselor style was preferred by college students (Duckro & George, 1979;Reisman & Yamokoski, 1974;Silver, 1972). An important finding of this study was that counseling clients and nonclients preferred different counselors.…”

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Relationship Between Client‐Learning Style and Preference for Counselor Approach

Marshall

1985

Couns Edu & Supervision

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A client-counselor matching model based on Kolbs experiential learning theory was examined. A questionnaire, which included Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and four counselor approach profiles, was completed by 205 counseling clients. The clients indicated which counselor they preferred. The following four preference patterns were predicted: concrete learners-experiential approach, abstract learnererational approach, active learners-behavioral approach, and reflective learners-client-centered approach. The results did not confirm the hypothesized four-way model, although limited support for the matching concept was evident when only two counselor approaches were considered. Clients who preferred directive counselors were more abstract learners. Clients preferring nondirective counselors were more concrete learners. Overall, clients preferred the rational counselor approach. A nonclient comparison group (n=75) preferred the client-centered approach.

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Effects of failure to meet client preference in a counseling interview analogue.

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

Treatment preference, treatment-preference match, and psychotherapist credibility: Influence on session outcome and preference shift.

Treatment preference, treatment-preference match, and psychotherapist credibility: Influence on session outcome and preference shift.

Duration, satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of cross-cultural counseling.

Relationship Between Client‐Learning Style and Preference for Counselor Approach

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