The Social History Questionnaire as Related to Length of Stay in Psychotherapy: A Cross-Validation

Author

Robert Crowley, Eastern Illinois University

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Semester of Degree Completion

1974

Thesis Director

Randall H. Best

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to cross-validate the Terminator-Remainer subscale of the Social History Questionnaire (Jachim, 1972). The subjects were 72 clients from a mental health clinic. Two groups were used in the study (N = 72 and N = 36). Both groups were divided into Terminators and Remainers.

A point biserial correlation between the score on the Terminator-Remainer subscale and the criterion groups was significant (N = 72: rpb = .24, p < .05; N = 36: rpb = .38, p < .05). Predictive validity was established.

No relationship was found between being a Terminator or a Remainer and sex (x² = 0.07, N = 72; x² = 0.00, N = 36).

It was concluded that the Terminator-Remainer subscale of the SHQ had been cross-validated.

Recommended Citation

Crowley, Robert, "The Social History Questionnaire as Related to Length of Stay in Psychotherapy: A Cross-Validation" (1974). Masters Theses. 3655.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/3655