TY - JOUR
T1 - Using homework assignments in psychotherapy
T2 - Differences by theoretical orientation and professional training?
AU - Kazantzis, Nikolaos
AU - Busch, Robbie
AU - Ronan, Kevin R.
AU - Merrick, Paul L.
PY - 2007/1/1
Y1 - 2007/1/1
N2 - Prior research has shown that psychology-trained practitioners use homework assignments, but no prior research has sought to survey the clinical practice of other mental health professionals. Three hundred and thirty-three mental health professionals from counselling, medical, nursing, psychology, and social work training backgrounds were surveyed regarding their use of homework assignments in psychotherapy. The vast majority of the sample (83%) reported the use of homework assignments, and those practising cognitive-behavioural therapy indicated a greater frequency and degree of specificity in assigning homework. However, it was noteworthy that all theoretical and professional groups in the present study reported some use of homework assignments.
AB - Prior research has shown that psychology-trained practitioners use homework assignments, but no prior research has sought to survey the clinical practice of other mental health professionals. Three hundred and thirty-three mental health professionals from counselling, medical, nursing, psychology, and social work training backgrounds were surveyed regarding their use of homework assignments in psychotherapy. The vast majority of the sample (83%) reported the use of homework assignments, and those practising cognitive-behavioural therapy indicated a greater frequency and degree of specificity in assigning homework. However, it was noteworthy that all theoretical and professional groups in the present study reported some use of homework assignments.
KW - Homework assignments
KW - Practitioner survey
KW - Psychotherapy
KW - Therapy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33845968445&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1017/S1352465806003328
DO - 10.1017/S1352465806003328
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:33845968445
SN - 1352-4658
VL - 35
SP - 121
EP - 128
JO - Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
JF - Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
IS - 1
ER -
