CCPJ - Volume 3, Issue 2

Counseling and ^TM

Clinical Psychology

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ISSN:1545-4452

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Volume 3 Issue 2

May 2006

Gender Differences in Depression‑Related Coping Patterns

Donald Daughtry & Diana L. Paulk

(pp. 47-59)

ABSTRACT - This study presents a phenomenological investigation of gender differences regarding coping strategies for depression. It is argued that evidence for gender differences exists and that research in this area reflects Patton & Jackson=s description regarding constructs defined by researchers. A rationale and guidelines for phenomenological data analysis are outlined. Participants (n = 45 women, n = 32 men) written responses to an open ended prompt were subjected to formal qualitative data analysis. The purpose of the analysis was to extract coping strategies from the written responses and develop gender‑related theme clusters. Results revealed seven themes for women and six themes for men. Exclusive gender categories included professional help‑seeking for women and self‑medication/self‑defeating behaviors for men. Results are discussed in terms of similarities and differences regarding the nature of gender‑related coping patterns, as well as implications for counseling practice.

Depression among College Students: Trends in Prevalence and Treatment Seeking

Kurt D. Michael, Timothy J. Huelsman, Claudia Gerard, Theresa M. Gilligan, & Melissa R. Gustafson

(pp. 60-70)

ABSTRACT - In a study of 182 undergraduates, a substantial proportion of the students in this sample reported significant symptoms of depression, yet only a minute number of them had ever sought treatment for their ailments. Further, the college men in this study appeared to be suffering to a greater extent than would be predicted based upon past epidemiological studies. The implications and limitations are reviewed, as are the suggestions for future research.

Multicultural Competence and Training: An Ethical Responsibility

Mark H. Chae, Pamela F. Foley, Sung Y. Chae

(pp. 71-80)

ABSTRACT - Multicultural training has become a requirement for graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology training programs. However, to date, it appears that there are no specific standards for training and education. The aim of this article is to underscore the need for the profession to develop clear standards for preparing students to become multiculturally competent. In order to achieve this objective, the authors present an overview of the current state of multicultural counselor preparation and provide recommendations for enhancing existing training standards.

Bowlby and Bowen: Attachment Theory and Family Therapy

Yolanda van Ecke, Robert C. Chope, & Paul M. Emmelkamp

(pp. 81-108)

ABSTRACT- The authors compare client response patterns to relationship anxiety as conceptualized by the intergenerational family systems therapist with the responses that characterize the attachment statuses as recognized by attachment theory. Discusses the finding that immigrants have a higher proportion of unresolved attachment than non-immigrants living near their family of origin (van Ecke, Chope, & Emmelkamp, 2005), in the context of providing therapeutic intervention from a Bowen family systems perspective. Outlines how immigrants with insecure attachment may benefit from intergenerational family systems therapy, developed by Murray Bowen (1985). The paper examines the following hypotheses: 1) the theoretical underpinnings of both attachment theory and intergenerational family systems theory are fundamentally compatible, 2) attachment based assessment is useful for the Bowen therapist, 3) Bowen therapy interventions can be applied to attachment issues in clinical work, and 4. that use of attachment based assessment will facilitate research on the effectiveness of Bowen interventions.