Handbook of research methods in clinical psychology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi

• Record Nr.: UNISA996211209903316
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2003
• ISBN: 1-280-28467-6; 1-84972-108-4; 0-470-75673-X; 9786613826893; 1-4051-6606-1; 1-283-51444-3; 9786610284672; 0-470-70415-2; 0-470-75698-5; 1-4051-2902-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (470 p.)
• Collana: Blackwell handbooks of research methods in psychology
• Altri autori (Persone): RobertsMichael C; IlardiStephen S. <1963->
• Disciplina: 616.89/0072; 616.890072
• Soggetti: Clinical psychology - Research - Methodology; Psychology, Applied
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology; Contents; List of Contributors; Part I Clinical Psychology Research; 1 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview; 2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research; 3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research; 4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research; Part II Research Designs; 5 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs; 6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Investigations; 7 The Analysis of Correlational Data; 8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research9 ; Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research; 10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis; Part III Topics of Research; 11 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology; Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology; 12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology; Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology; 13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research; Vignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic Research; 14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current Status and Future Directions; Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and Adolescents; Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children, Youth, and Families; 16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults; Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults; 17 Research in Prevention and Promotion; Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion; 18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology; Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities; 19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical PsychologyVignette: Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology; 20 Reflections on the Future of Clinical Psychological Research; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental and quasi-experimental designs, statistical analysis, validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of publishing. Written by leading researchers, the chapters focus on specific applications of research into psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis, therapy, and interventions for both child and adult populations. Special attention is also given to research into professi