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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychotherapy Research

Context:

Renewed interest in psychotherapy case studies among researchers and practitioners.
Growing need for robust methodologies in qualitative psychotherapy research.

Purpose:

To present and analyze two major paradigms influencing current psychotherapy case study research: the pragmatic and theory-building case study.
To explore the origins, development, key concepts, and methodological/ethical specificities of each paradigm.

Summary:

Details the pragmatic case study paradigm, focusing on its practical applications and relevance.
Examines the theory-building case study paradigm, emphasizing its role in advancing theoretical understanding.
Discusses the differential influence of postmodern schools on both paradigms and their contributions to case study methods.

Impact:

Provides a framework for understanding and conducting psychotherapy case studies.
Enhances the relevance and rigor of case study research for both psychotherapists and researchers.
Offers insights into the evolution and application of case study methodologies in psychotherapy.