Citation

Taft CT, Murphy CM, King DW, Musser PH, DeDeyn JM. J. Consult. Clin. Psychol. 2003; 71(4): 812-820.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 21250, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12924686

Abstract

This study used multilevel modeling to examine process and treatment adherence factors as predictors of collateral partner reports of abuse following participation in a cognitive-behavioral grouptreatment program for partner violent men (N = 107). Therapist working alliance ratings predicted lower levels of physical and psychological abuse at the 6-month follow-up and were the strongest predictors of outcome. Homework compliance partially mediated associations between early alliance ratings and psychological abuse at follow-up. Greater group cohesion during treatment, assessed byclient report, also predicted lower physical and psychological abuse at follow-up. The findings support the promotion of a collaborative therapeutic environment to induce change among partner violent men.

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