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A Primer for the Use of Multilevel Models in Couple and Family Therapy Research
Author(s) -
BartleHaring Suzanne,
WashburnBusk Michelle,
VanBergen Alexandra
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/jmft.12433
Subject(s) - accreditation , multilevel model , primer (cosmetics) , family therapy , psychology , computer science , applied psychology , medical education , psychotherapist , medicine , machine learning , chemistry , organic chemistry
This article serves as a primer for understanding how to use multilevel modeling (MLM) techniques in couple and family therapy outcome and process research. It outlines the use of HLM and M plus —two of many software programs that can perform multilevel modeling—and provides an applied example of using MLM to investigate the use of postsession feedback on couple satisfaction and change, as well as the influence of trauma on the use of postsession feedback. Two graduate students in COAMFTE accredited PhD programs read the primer and provided questions to the first author that arose. Answers to these questions have been incorporated throughout the explanation of this methodological approach in hopes of addressing common stuck points for those using MLM.