Perceived theoretical orientation choices of psychotherapists

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Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Psikoloji Bölümü, Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2015

Öğrenci: GÖKÇEN BULUT

Danışman: DENİZ CANEL ÇINARBAŞ

Özet:

The purpose of the current study was to explore potential factors related with theoretical orientation choices of psychotherapists. For this purpose, a qualitative research based on constructivist paradigm was conducted. In order to identify the subjective views of psychotherapists 14 clinical psychologists were recruited as participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. Then thematic analysis was conducted. Eight themes and several sub-themes were identified based on the participants' responses. These themes were personal factors, training factors, clinical experience, needs of clients, conditions in Turkey, empirical support, miscellaneous and extra factor: the influence of being therapist on personal life.