Process and treatment adherence factors in group cognitive-behavioral therapy for partner violent men.
This study used multilevel modeling to examine process and treatment adherence factors as predictors of collateral partner reports of abuse following participation in a cognitive-behavioral grouptreatment program for partner violent men (N = 107). Therapist working alliance ratings predicted lower levels of physical and psychological abuse at the 6-month follow-up and were the strongest predictors of outcome. Homework compliance partially mediated associations between early alliance ratings and psychological abuse at follow-up. Greater group cohesion during treatment, assessed byclient report, also predicted lower physical and psychological abuse at follow-up. The findings support the promotion of a collaborative therapeutic environment to induce change among partner violent men.
Taft
Casey T
CT
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 21250, USA.
Murphy
Christopher M
CM
King
Daniel W
DW
Musser
Peter H
PH
DeDeyn
Judith M
JM
D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance