Landers, Aaron (2023) An Exploration into Psychotherapist Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Mental Health in Clinical Practice. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study investigates the utilization of evidence-based mental health (EBMH) in clinical practice and examines the associations among demographic information, educational factors, attitudes towards EBMH, therapist alignment with theoretical schools of thought, and work environment. A descriptive and correlational cross-sectional research design was employed to conduct a survey among licensed therapists. The final sample included 137 participants out of an initial pool of 232 therapists. Demographic characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of psychotherapists were assessed, along with their distribution across institutional, organizational, and contextual levels. The majority of participants were female (84.7%) and held a master's degree (86.9%). The survey included questions on demographic information, professional practice details, and EBMH use, using a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire encompassed subscales on personal, contextual, and organizational factors related to EBMH use. Data were collected through various channels, including social networks, personal contacts, and targeted emailing of psychological institutions. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted to provide a comprehensive summary of the statistical information and explore relationships between demographics and attitudes. The findings illuminate the current state of EBMH implementation in clinical practice and offer valuable insights for bridging the research-practitioner gap in evidence-based psychotherapy.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schwarzbach, N.R. and Borger, N.A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2023 08:43 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2023 08:43 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2714 |
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