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The Discursive Performance of Change Process in Systemic and Constructionist Therapies: A Systematic Meta-Synthesis
Eleftheria Tseliou1, Charlotte Burck2, Liz Forbat3
1Laboratory of Psychology, Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece.
Abstract:
Despite the emphasis of systemic and constructionist approaches on discourse and interaction, to date there has been no comprehensive overview of how change process is performed within in-session therapeutic dialogue. In this paper, we present a qualitative meta-synthesis of 35 articles reporting systemic and constructionist therapy process data from naturally occurring therapeutic dialogue. The studies were selected following the screening against eligibility criteria of a total sample of 2,977 studies identified through a systematic search of PsycINFO and MEDLINE databases. Thematic analysis of the 35 studies' findings identified four main themes depicting change process performance: (a) shifting to a relational perspective, (b) shifting to non-pathologizing therapeutic dialogue, (c) moving-forward dialogue, and (d) the dialogic interplay of power. Findings highlight the interactional and discursive matrix within which systemic and constructionist change process occurs. Findings illuminate the value of qualitative research studies sampling naturally occurring therapeutic discourse in bringing this matrix forth, particularly when utilizing discursive methodologies like conversation or discourse analysis.
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