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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Understanding how young adults articulate personal challenges is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.
Longitudinal studies offer insights into the dynamic nature of problem formulation over time.
Comparing clinical and non-clinical samples helps delineate the impact of psychotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate young adults' problem descriptions in psychotherapy versus general populations.
To examine changes in problem formulation over time in both clinical and non-clinical groups.
To compare the long-term effects of psychotherapy on young adults' self-perception and problem-solving.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal prospective study design with matched samples.
Semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted at baseline and follow-up points.
Inductive thematic analysis to identify recurring themes in problem descriptions.

Main Results:

Six key themes emerged: self, family, relationships, belonging, occupation, and social roles.
Psychotherapy clients initially presented interconnected self-related problems but reported less distress post-treatment.
Non-clinical individuals showed reduced self-related issues, but increased relationship problems; psychotherapy clients gained a sense of agency.

Conclusions:

Psychotherapy facilitates a shift from passive experience to active agency in young adults.
While psychotherapy reduces distress and enhances self-efficacy, distinct differences remain compared to non-clinical populations.
Problem formulation evolves differently in clinical and non-clinical young adults, underscoring the lasting impact of therapeutic engagement.