Journal article
A Comparison of Espoused Theories of Self- and Mutual Help: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.23(6), pp.515-520
12/1992
DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.23.6.515
Abstract
Nonprofessional helping organizations, known as self- or mutual-help groups, are viewed as homogeneous, varying primarily in the problem addressed. However, there is great diversity in their methods, even among groups addressing similar problems, which has important implications for referring clinicians. Results of this study, which is a content analysis of the literature of 2 internationally known organizations for the mentally ill, suggest nonprofessional helping organizations are not homogeneous. Techniques of self-help based on authority, as opposed to mutual-help based on interpersonal and spiritual growth, characterize some of the differences. Groups also differ in problems addressed and help strategies offered. This study discusses the implications of these differences for mental health professionals.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Comparison of Espoused Theories of Self- and Mutual Help: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
- Creators
- Lisa McFadden - University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignEdward Seidman - Applied PsychologyJulian Rappaport - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.23(6), pp.515-520
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- DOI
- 10.1037/0735-7028.23.6.515
- ISSN
- 0735-7028
- eISSN
- 1939-1323
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/1992
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984370643202771
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