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A qualitative meta-analysis exploring client-reported outcomes of couple therapy
Ronan O'Malley1, Rebecca Glenny1, Simone Poppleton1
1School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin.
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|October 30, 2023
Summary
This meta-analysis synthesized client-reported outcomes of couple therapy, revealing seven key clusters of results. Clients experienced improved understanding, communication, and relationship functioning, alongside some difficult outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Quantitative reviews confirm couple therapy's positive impact on relationship satisfaction.
- Qualitative studies offer valuable client perspectives on therapy outcomes.
Approach:
- Meta-analysis of 15 qualitative studies on client-reported couple therapy outcomes.
- Descriptive-interpretive qualitative meta-analytic approach used for data analysis.
Key Points:
- Identified 25 metacategories clustered into seven main areas: changed perspectives, behavior, relationship experience, communication, relationship functioning, individual functioning, and difficult outcomes.
- Constructive outcomes include enhanced understanding of interactional dynamics, improved conflict management, and positive relational shifts.
- Difficult outcomes may involve clarity regarding separation decisions.
Conclusions:
- Couple therapy yields diverse client-reported outcomes, encompassing both significant improvements and challenging realizations.
- Qualitative meta-analysis provides a rich understanding of the client experience in couple therapy.
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