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Multiple-case depth research: bringing experience-near closer.
1Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, USA. kschneider @california.com
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|June 16, 2000
Summary
Multiple-Case Depth Research (MCDR) offers a novel methodology for clinical research, focusing on lived experiences. This approach promises rich insights into effective psychotherapy by combining in-depth case studies with therapeutic principles.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Research Methodology
Background:
- The concept of "experience-near" research emphasizes faithfulness to lived clinical phenomena.
- Existing alternatives to mainstream clinical research often share this methodological goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and detail a novel research methodology termed Multiple-Case Depth Research (MCDR).
- To illustrate the application and potential of MCDR through a hypothetical study.
Main Methods:
- MCDR combines in-depth case investigation with experiential therapeutic principles.
- A hypothetical process and outcome study involving three distinct client cohorts is presented to demonstrate MCDR.
Main Results:
- The hypothetical study details the structure, procedural steps, and anticipated outcomes of MCDR.
- MCDR is posited to yield rich, valid, and unprecedented insights into psychotherapy effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Multiple-Case Depth Research (MCDR) is a sensitive methodology for understanding lived clinical experiences.
- Properly conducted MCDR can significantly advance the understanding of effective psychotherapy.