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The Structure of Interpretations in Family Therapy: A Video‐Enhanced Exploration *
Author(s) -
Trierweiler Steven J.,
Nagata Donna K.,
Banks Josette V.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
family process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.011
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1545-5300
pISSN - 0014-7370
DOI - 10.1111/j.1545-5300.2000.39204.x
Subject(s) - interpretation (philosophy) , session (web analytics) , perspective (graphical) , meaning (existential) , psychology , family therapy , psychotherapist , qualitative research , computer science , artificial intelligence , sociology , social science , world wide web , programming language
A method for assessing the structure of interpretations of family therapy events is described. Family sessions were videotaped; each participant then independently reviewed the tape, stopping it to indicate any significant events and describing the importance of each identified sequence. Qualitative approaches to analyzing the stop points are described, using data from six families and their therapist. This combination of direct session experience and reflective interpretation provides a much‐needed perspective on the meaning of sessions and psychotherapeutic interaction. Research and clinical implications for scientifically examining the structure of shared interpretations in family therapy are discussed.