The Role of Epistemic Style in Counseling Preference and Orientation

Neimeyer, Greg J.; Prichard, Shawn; Lyddon, William J.; Sherrard, Peter A. D.

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1993.tb02234.x

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“…In a study by , a mechanistic epistemology has found to be associated with the choice of Freudian theory and behaviorism, while an organistic epistemology has found to be associated with the choice of humanistic and transpersonal movements. Similar results were obtained from other studies (e.g., Lyddon & Adamson, 1992;Neimeyer, Prichard, Lyddon, & Sherrard, 1993). In another study Rationalist cognitive therapies have found to be associated with a basic thinking style, while constructivist approaches have found to be associated with complicated thinking style (Mahoney & Gabriel, 1987).…”

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Theoretical Orientations of Turkish Counselor Trainees: The Role of Thinking Styles, Epistemology and Curiosity

Demır¹,

Gazioğlu²

2012

PSYCH

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Counselors vary in personality traits, worldviews, epistemic values, cognitive styles, and developmental influences, and these variations in return effect their choice of a guiding theory. This study addresses the variables associated with the theoretical orientations of Turkish psychological counseling students. Participants completed measures of curiosity, thinking styles, epistemological beliefs and a questionnaire on their theoretical choices. Three separate discriminant analysis were conducted to understand which variables differentiate between theoretical orientations. Results of the discriminant analysis revealed that conservative and liberal thinking styles and absorption dimension of curiosity differentiated between theoretical orientations.

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Theoretical Orientations of Turkish Counselor Trainees: The Role of Thinking Styles, Epistemology and Curiosity

Demır¹,

Gazioğlu²

2012

PSYCH

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“…Participants with dominant rational, empirical, and metaphorical styles preferred rationalist, behavioral, and metaphorical counseling approaches, work that has been subsequently replicated and extended (cf. Berzonsky, 1994;G. J. Neimeyer, Prichard, Lyddon, & Sherrard, 1993).…”

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Personal epistemologies and preferences for rationalist versus constructivist psychotherapies

Neimeyer

Morton

1997

Journal of Constructivist Psychology

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In 2 studies, the relationship between epistemic beliefs and therapeutic preferences was addressed. In Study I , participants' primary epistemic orientation (constructivist or rationalist, derived from R. DiGiuseppe ci J. Linscott's 1993 Therapist Attitudes Questionnaire) predicted their preference ratings for 3 psychotherapy orientations (metaphorical, rational, behavioral). Study 2 provided a factor analysis and revision of the questionnaire and then applied this in the context of practicing psychotherapists. Results showed that rationalist beliefs were positively related to therapists' descriptions of their own therapy and their identification with prominent rationalist therapists, and constructivist beliefs were related to an identification with prominent constructivist therapists. Zmplications of these findings are discussed.Recent research has examined how philosophical beliefs are related to theories, methods, and approaches to therapeutic change (Botella &

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“…To examine this process quantitatively, future research might conduct a factor analysis, starting with the factors identified in prior research with counselors including epistemic style and views on feedback (Neimeyer, Prichard, Lyddon & Sherrard, 2001), personality traits (e.g. Buckman & Barker, 2010;Erickson, 1993;Fredrickson, 1993), cognitive style (Lochner & Melchert, 1997), philosophical assumptions (Buckman & Barker, 2010;Murdock et al, 1998;Norcross & Prochaska, 1983), and interpersonal control (Murdock et al, 1998).…”

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“…There is a considerable body of research surrounding factors related to one's choice of theoretical orientation. Research has shown epistemic style and views on feedback (Neimeyer, Prichard, Lyddon & Sherrard, 2001), personality traits (e.g. Buckman & Barker, 2010;Erickson, 1993;Fredrickson, 1993;Varlami & Bayne, 2007), cognitive style (Barrio Minton & Myers, 2008;Lochner & Melchert, 1997), philosophical assumptions (Buckman & Barker, 2010;Murdock, Banta, Stromseth, Viene, & Brown, 1998;Norcross & Prochaska, 1983), and interpersonal control (Murdock et al, 1998) as related to choice of theoretical orientation.…”

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There are six general categories that help focus the content of the journal. Research. These articles focus on research (qualitative, quantitative, mixed) in counselor preparation, professional development, supervision, and professional practice. Techniques. These articles focus on professional models for teaching empirically grounded techniques used by professional counselors, as well as teaching and supervision techniques used in professional preparation programs. Counselor Development. These articles include insightful commentary on means by which professional counselors can continue to develop professionally. Effective teaching strategies for counseling students as well as continuing education for experienced counselors will be highlighted. Supervision. These articles specifically target ideas, research, and practice related to counselor supervision. These articles should investigate and discuss supervisory issues from a perspective applicable to site supervisors, counselor educators and/or clinical supervisors (e.g., supervising professionals working toward a professional counseling license). Issues, Concerns and Potential Solutions. These articles identify and discuss significant issues facing the field of professional counseling with particular focus on issues in counselor preparation, professional development, and supervision. Exploration of these topics should include elaboration of the concerns as well as an examination of potential remedies or effective responses to the issues. Clinical Supervisors Stories. These articles describe current issues in counselor preparation and supervision from the perspective of site supervisors. The emphasis on these articles should focus on the story of the issue, potential solutions and the uniqueness of the message. Authors are encouraged to forgo significant literature review and attend directly to the intended message to the field.

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The Role of Epistemic Style in Counseling Preference and Orientation

Cited by 23 publications

References 24 publications

Theoretical Orientations of Turkish Counselor Trainees: The Role of Thinking Styles, Epistemology and Curiosity

Theoretical Orientations of Turkish Counselor Trainees: The Role of Thinking Styles, Epistemology and Curiosity

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