Sex Bias in Psychotherapy: An Examination of the Effects of Client Sex, Client Pathology, and Therapist Sex on Treatment Planning.

Billingsley, Donna

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ERIC Number: EJ156807

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Publication Date: 1977

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Sex Bias in Psychotherapy: An Examination of the Effects of Client Sex, Client Pathology, and Therapist Sex on Treatment Planning

Billingsley, Donna

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 45, 2, 250-256, Apr 77

The effects of therapist sex, client sex, and client pathology on treatment goals formulated by practicing psychotherapists were investigated. Practicing male and female psychotherapists recommended treatment goals for either two male or two female pseudoclients who differed in their presenting pathology, which was severe and clearly defined. (Author)

Descriptors: Counseling Objectives, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Characteristics, Helping Relationship, Interaction Process Analysis, Patients, Psychotherapy, Research Projects, Sex Discrimination

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