Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology (eBook)

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.

List of Contributors.

Part I Clinical Psychology Research.

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

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

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

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

Part II Research Designs.

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

6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental
Investigations. (Andrea Follmer Greenhoot).

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

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

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

10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis. (Joseph A. Durlak).

Part III Topics of Research.

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

Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology.
(Anne K. Jacobs).

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

Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology. (Anne K.
Jacobs).

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

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

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

Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis. (Anne K.
Jacobs).

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

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

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

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

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

Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion. (Anne K.
Jacobs).

18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity
Issues in Clinical Psychology. (Yo Jackson).

Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities. (Anne K.
Jacobs).

19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology.
(Michael C. Roberts, Jodi L. Kamps, and Ephi J. Betan).

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

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

Index.

"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