Microaggressions and Women in Short-Term Psychotherapy

Initial Evidence

Datos Bibliográficos

ID8915340
AutoresJesse Owens (0000-0003-2307-9447, University of Louisville, KY, USA,, autor de correspondencia), Jesse Owen (University of Louisville, KY, USA,), Karen W Tao (0000-0003-0281-8239, Marguerite Casey Foundation), Karen Tao (Casey Family Programs, Seattle, WA), Emil Rodolfa (0000-0001-9788-0064, University of California, Davis)
Año2010
Volumen38
Número7
Páginas923-946
Fecha de publicación2010-09-10
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaThe Counseling Psychologist (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0011-0000 • E-ISSN: 1552-3861
EditorialSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0011000010376093
OpenAlexW2110881002
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas23
Referencias citadas45

The current study retrospectively examined the relationship between female clients’ perceptions of microaggressions directed toward women, working alliance, and therapeutic outcomes ( N = 121). A measure, the Microaggressions Against Women Scale (MAWS), was developed specifically for this study, based on a content review of the literature, focus group, and a panel of seven female psychologists. A latent class factor analysis (returning one factor) and internal consistency estimates supported the measure. Clients’ MAWS scores were negatively correlated with working alliance and therapy outcomes, suggesting that clients’ perceptions of microaggressions can influence the process and outcome of therapy. Last, working alliance mediated the negative relationship between microaggressions and therapy outcomes. Implications for practice and further research are provided

Alliance · Consistency (knowledge bases · Internal consistency · Perception · Psychometrics · Psychotherapist · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Clinical Psychology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research