The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research
methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include
experimental and quasi-experimental designs, statistical analysis,
validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of
publishing. Written by leading researchers, the chapters focus on
specific applications of research into psychopathology, assessment
and diagnosis, therapy, and interventions for both child and adult
populations. Special attention is also given to research into
professional issues, prevention, and promotion. Research vignettes
describe exemplary projects illustrating the essential elements of
the research topics. In addition, the editors outline a research
agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting
future for the field.
This handbook coherently illustrates the range of research
methodologies used in clinical psychology and is a vital resource
for both students and scholars who wish to expand their
knowledge.
* * Covers basic methodologies as well as specific applications of
research designs.
* Includes research vignettes that describe exemplary studies and
illustrate the essential elements of the research topics.
* Contains chapters written by active researchers in the
field.
* Outlines a research agenda for clinical psychologists that
demonstrates the exciting future for the field.
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Table of Content
List of Contributors.
Part I Clinical Psychology Research.
1 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview.
(Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi).
2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research.
(Michael S. Finger and Kevin L. Rand).
3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research. (Michael C.
Roberts, Keri J. Brown, and Julianne M. Smith-Boydston).
4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research.
(William A. Rae and Jeremy R. Sullivan).
Part II Research Designs.
5 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs.
(Cynthia M. Anderson and Christine Kim).
6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental
Investigations. (Andrea Follmer Greenhoot).
7 The Analysis of Correlational Data . (Charles M. Judd and
Melody S. Sadler).
8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research.
(Samuel B. Green and Marilyn S. Thompson).
9 Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research. (Gloria L.
Krahn and Michelle Putnam).
10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis. (Joseph A. Durlak).
Part III Topics of Research.
11 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology. (Eric M.
Vernberg and Edward J. Dill).
Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology.
(Anne K. Jacobs).
12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology. (John P. Kline, Steven D.
La Rowe, Keith F. Donohue, Jennifer Minnix, and Ginette C.
Blackhart).
Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology. (Anne K.
Jacobs).
13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research. (Paul
J. Frick and Amy H. Cornell).
Vignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic
Research. (Anne K. Jacobs).
14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current
Status and Future Directions. (Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., and Jeremy W.
Pettit).
Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis. (Anne K.
Jacobs).
15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and
Adolescents. (Ric G. Steele and Michael C. Roberts).
Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children,
Youth, and Families. (Anne K. Jacobs).
16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults. (Anne D.
Simons and Jennifer E. Wildes).
Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults. (Anne
K. Jacobs).
17 Research in Prevention and Promotion. (George C. Tremblay and
Barbara Landon).
Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion. (Anne K.
Jacobs).
18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity
Issues in Clinical Psychology. (Yo Jackson).
Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities. (Anne K.
Jacobs).
19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology.
(Michael C. Roberts, Jodi L. Kamps, and Ephi J. Betan).
Vignette: Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical
Psychology. (Anne K. Jacobs).
20 Reflections on the Future of Clinical Psychological Research.
(Stephen S. Ilardi and Michael C. Roberts).
Index.
About the author
Michael C. Roberts is Director of the Clinical Child
Psychology Program at the University of Kansas. He has authored and
co-edited 14 books, including the Handbook of Clinical Child
Psychology (third edition edited with C. Eugene Walker, 2001),
Beyond Appearances: A New Look at Adolescent Girls (edited
with Norine G. Johnson and Judith P. Worell, 1999), and Helping
Children Cope with Disasters and Terrorism (edited with Annette
M. La Greca, Wendy K. Silverman, and Eric M. Vernberg, 2002).
Stephen S. Ilardi is Assistant Professor of Psychology at
the University of Kansas. His published research has focused on the
assessment and treatment of major depression, with an emphasis on
the clinical integration of theory and methods from the domain of
cognitive neuroscience. In 2001, he received the Theodore Blau
Award for Early Career Contributions to Clinical Psychology from
the Society of Clinical Psychology.
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