Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental and quasi-experimental designs, statistical analysis, validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of publishing. Written by leading researchers, the chapters focus on specific applications of research into psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis, therapy, and interventions for both child and adult populations. Special attention is also given to research into professional issues, prevention, and promotion. Research vignettes describe exemplary projects illustrating the essential elements of the research topics. In addition, the editors outline a research agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting future for the field.

This handbook coherently illustrates the range of research methodologies used in clinical psychology and is a vital resource for both students and scholars who wish to expand their knowledge.

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• Covers basic methodologies as well as specific applications of research designs.
  
• Includes research vignettes that describe exemplary studies and illustrate the essential elements of the research topics.
  
• Contains chapters written by active researchers in the field.
  
• Outlines a research agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting future for the field.
  
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List of Contributors x

Part I Clinical Psychology Research 1

1 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview 3
Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi

2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research 13
Michael S. Finger and Kevin L. Rand

3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research 31
Michael C. Roberts, Keri J. Brown, and Julianne M. Smith-Boydston

4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research 52
William A. Rae and Jeremy R. Sullivan

Part II Research Designs 71

5 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs 73
Cynthia M. Anderson and Christine Kim

6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Investigations 92
Andrea Follmer Greenhoot

7 The Analysis of Correlational Data 115
Charles M. Judd and Melody S. Sadler

8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research 138
Samuel B. Green and Marilyn S. Thompson

9 Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research 176
Gloria L. Krahn and Michelle Putnam

10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis 196
Joseph A. Durlak

Part III Topics of Research 211

11 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 213
Eric M. Vernberg and Edward J. Dill

Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 232
Anne K. Jacobs

12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology 234
John P. Kline, Steven D. LaRowe, Keith F. Donohue, Jennifer Minnix, and Ginette C. Blackhart

Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology 260
Anne K. Jacobs

13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research 262
Paul J. Frick and Amy H. Cornell

Vignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic Research 282
Anne K. Jacobs

14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current Status and Future Directions 284
Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., and Jeremy W. Pettit

Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 305
Anne K. Jacobs

15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and Adolescents 307
Ric G. Steele and Michael C. Roberts

Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children, Youth, and Families 327
Anne K. Jacobs

16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 329
Anne D. Simons and Jennifer E. Wildes

Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 352
Anne K. Jacobs

17 Research in Prevention and Promotion 354
George C. Tremblay and Barbara Landon

Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion 374
Anne K. Jacobs

18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology 376
Yo Jackson

Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities 394
Anne K. Jacobs

19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 396
ichael C. Roberts, Jodi L. Kamps, and Ephi J. Betan

Vignette: Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 418
Anne K. Jacobs

20 Reflections on the Future of Clinical Psychological Research 420
Stephen S. Ilardi and Michael C. Roberts

Index 433

"This book is truly weighty in size and content...it provides excellent comprehensive overview chapters of every aspect of clinical psychological research and implications for practice." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

"Roberts and Ilardi and their authors have done a marvelous job presenting a cutting-edge array of methods and applications in clinical psychology research. This publication captures the vigor and excitement present in the field today. The text is practical, broad in scope, yet with sufficient depth to guide practicing clinical researchers. It should be used in graduate education and will also prove helpful to seasoned investigators." John Curry, Duke University

"Roberts and Ilardi have created an impressive, comprehensive, and cutting-edge handbook of research methods and data-analytic procedures. This volume will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students alike. All aspects of the research process are represented. The individual chapters are excellent - very understandable and clear, with many practical examples provided." Annette M. La Greca, University of Miami

"Focusing on new developments and cutting-edge advances in research methods, this handbook should have a wide audience. Summing up: Recommended." S. M. Valente, University of Southern California, Choice, December 2003

Michael C. Roberts is Director of the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas. He has authored and co-edited 14 books, including the Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (third edition edited with C. Eugene Walker, 2001), Beyond Appearances: A New Look at Adolescent Girls (edited with Norine G. Johnson and Judith P. Worell, 1999), and Helping Children Cope with Disasters and Terrorism (edited with Annette M. La Greca, Wendy K. Silverman, and Eric M. Vernberg, 2002).

Stephen S. Ilardi is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas. His published research has focused on the assessment and treatment of major depression, with an emphasis on the clinical integration of theory and methods from the domain of cognitive neuroscience. In 2001, he received the Theodore Blau Award for Early Career Contributions to Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology.

The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental and quasi-experimental designs, statistical analysis, validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of publishing. Written by leading researchers, the chapters focus on specific applications of research into psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis, therapy, and interventions for both child and adult populations. Special attention is also given to research into professional issues, prevention, and promotion. Research vignettes describe exemplary projects illustrating the essential elements of the research topics. In addition, the editors outline a research agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting future for the field.

This handbook coherently illustrates the range of research methodologies used in clinical psychology and is a vital resource for both students and scholars who wish to expand their knowledge.