Process and Treatment Adherence Factors in Group Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Partner Violent Men

Overview

Journal J Consult Clin Psychol

Specialty Psychology

Date 2003 Aug 20

PMID 12924686

Citations 17

Authors

Casey T Taft

Christopher M Murphy

Daniel W King

Peter H Musser

Judith M Dedeyn

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Abstract

This study used multilevel modeling to examine process and treatment adherence factors as predictors of collateral partner reports of abuse following participation in a cognitive-behavioral grouptreatment program for partner violent men (N = 107). Therapist working alliance ratings predicted lower levels of physical and psychological abuse at the 6-month follow-up and were the strongest predictors of outcome. Homework compliance partially mediated associations between early alliance ratings and psychological abuse at follow-up. Greater group cohesion during treatment, assessed byclient report, also predicted lower physical and psychological abuse at follow-up. The findings support the promotion of a collaborative therapeutic environment to induce change among partner violent men.

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