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Lay theories of psychotherapy and perceptions of therapists: A replication and extension of furnham and wardley
Author(s) -
Wong Jane L.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(199407)50:4<624::aid-jclp2270500420>3.0.co;2-i
Subject(s) - psychology , credibility , emotive , psychotherapist , perception , clinical psychology , philosophy , epistemology , neuroscience , political science , law
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' experiences. 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.