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    Therapist's experience of, and attitudes towards, barriers to the completion of therapeutic homework tasks in children, adolescents and families : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2006) Shinkfield, Gregg
    Homework is a widely used therapeutic tool, employed by clinicians from a range of training backgrounds and across a variety of theoretical orientations. Theoretical and empirical support suggests that homework is an effective component of treatment for clients from a variety of populations presenting with a host of different disorders. Yet despite support for these assignments, few studies have directly investigated factors that may potentially interfere with the process of completing homework assignments. The present thesis aimed to address this gap in our knowledge by gathering survey data from a sample of 144 Marriage and Family Therapist regarding their attitudes and experience of homework barriers that have occurred in their clinical practice. Data obtained found support for the regular occurrence of twenty-one specific types of barriers. It was also revealed that a subset of "generic" factors frequently occurred across all client groups. The clinical implications of these barriers are discussed.
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    Bridging the research-practice gap in child and adolescent psychotherapy : a survey of New Zealand practitioners : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
    (Massey University, 2002) Kibblewhite, Joanna Joy
    The conditions and characteristics of child and adolescent psychotherapy in clinical practice are known to differ from those found in research settings. This is a concern for psychologists who aim to provide evidence-based practice within the scientist-practitioner model. In partial replication of a previous North American survey (Kazdin, Siegel & Bass, 1990), this study drew on New Zealand mental health practitioners' experience in order to identify clinically relevant future research directions. Two hundred and three mental health practitioners from a variety of professional backgrounds reported on their assessment and treatment practices, perception of typical outcomes, beliefs about factors affecting outcome, and adherence to aspects of the scientist-practitioner model. Apart from the types of therapies used, the conditions and characteristics of practice reported here differed from those typically found in research. A number of research imperatives were identified including issues related to: developing clinically representative outcome studies; transporting empirically supported therapies to the clinic setting; and continuing the search for common factors to guide practice. The need to continually review and critique the research underlying empirical support for therapies was highlighted, as were the possible pitfalls of failing to do so.