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The structure of Yalom's Curative Factors Scale
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|April 1, 1994
Summary
This study analyzed Yalom's Curative Factors Scale using factor analysis. Results revealed three consistent therapeutic factors, with variations suggesting group modality influences on therapeutic factor interplay.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Yalom's Curative Factors Scale is a key instrument in group psychotherapy.
- Understanding the structure of therapeutic factors is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the short form of Yalom's Curative Factors Scale using factor analysis.
- To explore the factor structure of curative factors across different group modalities.
Main Methods:
- Factor analysis was applied to data from 372 participants.
- Data were analyzed in randomly assigned subgroups and self-selected subgroups based on group modality.
Main Results:
- A consistent three-factor structure emerged across random subgroups.
- Factor structures showed variations in self-selected subgroups, correlating with group modalities.
Conclusions:
- The study validates a three-factor model for Yalom's Curative Factors Scale.
- Therapeutic factor interplay is influenced by specific group modalities, offering a framework for understanding their combined effect.
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