Wong J L
Department of Psychology, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls 50614-0505.
J Clin Psychol. 1994 Jul;50(4):624-32. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(199407)50:4<624::aid-jclp2270500420>3.0.co;2-i.
This study examined laypersons' perceptions of psychotherapy, the experience of psychotherapy clients, and therapist credibility. Most of Furnham and Wardley's recent findings of positive and realistic lay views on psychotherapy and therapists were replicated. Age, sex, and psychological experience mediated some beliefs about therapy and clients' experience. Although positive views were associated with higher ratings on some aspects of therapist credibility, only the modality of the therapy (behavior vs. client-centered vs. rational-emotive individual therapy) influenced perceptions of overall credibility. Neither the fee charged nor the participant's sex had any effect on perceptions of therapist credibility.
本研究考察了外行人士对心理治疗的看法、心理治疗客户的体验以及治疗师的可信度。弗恩汉姆和沃德利最近关于外行人士对心理治疗和治疗师持积极现实看法的大部分研究结果得到了重复验证。年龄、性别和心理体验调节了一些关于治疗和客户体验的信念。尽管积极看法与治疗师可信度某些方面的较高评分相关，但只有治疗方式（行为疗法、以客户为中心疗法、理性情绪个体疗法）会影响对总体可信度的认知。收费高低和参与者性别对治疗师可信度的认知均无影响。
