APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Primary Language and Progress in Psychotherapy, an Unexpected Finding
- Linh Nguyen
St. John's University - Alexandra Checkers
St. John's University - Danielle Miller
St. John's University - Saniya Tabani
St. John's University - Phuong Linh Nguyen
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Abstract
Using longitudinal outcome data based on the OQ-45, we tested the hypothesis that clients’ primary language would be related to psychotherapeutic change. Data from 263 adult clients indicated that non-native English speakers showed a greater reduction in symptoms over time compared to clients whose primary language was English.
Counseling/Psychotherapy
