A narrative and meta-analytic review of helping skills training: Time to revive a dormant area of inquiry.

摘要: The authors review previous narrative and meta-analytic reviews on the effectiveness of overall helping skills training programs. then conduct a new meta-analysis specific methods used to teach within these Our found that, in aggregate, substantially outperformed no conditions, that effect sizes did not vary as function trainee educational level (graduate vs. undergraduate students) or type criterion measure (interview-based analogue-based empathy measures). Direct comparison revealed modeling instruction feedback, multimethod single-method training. critique literature suggest studies generally fail meet contemporary methodological standards, thereby limiting conclusions can be drawn. appeal for better research training, especially it is currently practiced. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).