Object relations theory and short-term dynamic psychotherapy: findings from the Quality of Object Relations Scale.
This review focuses on the relevance of object relations theory to short-term dynamic psychotherapy (STDP). From diverse theoretical and research literatures, a small number of core theoretical concepts and assessment dimensions are identified. Specific assessment methods are also highlighted. Research evidence concerning a particular object relations concept (quality of object relations) and a corresponding interview scale (Quality of Object Relations Scale) that has emerged from a series of psychotherapy clinical trials is presented in support of the relevance of object relations theory to STDP. Clinical implications and future research directions are considered.
Piper
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Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Duncan
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D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D009769:Object Attachment; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*