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Making the Case for Selective and Directed Cultural Adaptations of Evidence-Based Treatments

Examples From Parent Training.

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ID23342678
AuthorsAnna S Lau (0000-0002-1142-2175, University of California, Los Angeles, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume13
Issue4
Pages295-310
Publication date2006-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueClinical Psychology: Science and Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0969-5893 • E-ISSN: 1468-2850
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1111/j.1468-2850.2006.00042.x
OpenAlexW2122382587
LanguageEN
Citations received120
References cited83

With prevailing concerns about the generalizability of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) in real-world practice settings, there has been increased attention to the potential of cultural adaptations of treatments to ensure fit with diverse consumer populations. However, it could also be argued that there has been insufficient dissemination and evaluation of our existing EBTs with minority populations to warrant and guide adaptation efforts. This article discusses a framework (a) for identifying instances where cultural adaptation of EBTs may be most indicated, and (b) for using research to direct the development of treatment adaptations to ensure community engagement and the contextual relevance of treatment content. Ongoing work in the area of parent training is highlighted to illustrate key issues and recommendations.

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