Transference Interpretations in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Do They Really Yield Sustained Effects?

摘要: Objective: Transference interpretation has remained a core ingredient in the psychodynamic tradition, despite limited empirical evidence for its effectiveness. In this study, authors examined long-term effects of transference interpretations. Method: This was randomized controlled clinical trial, dismantling design, plus follow-up evaluations 1 year and 3 years after treatment termination. One hundred outpatients seeking psychotherapy depression, anxiety, personality disorders, interpersonal problems were referred to study therapists. Patients randomly assigned receive weekly sessions dynamic with or without Five full from each therapy rated order document fidelity. Outcome variables Psychodynamic Functioning Scales (clinician rated) Inventory Interpersonal Problems (self-report). Rating on Quality Object Relations Scale (lifelong pattern) presence personali...