Problem Drinkers' Perceptions of Whether Treatment Goals Should Be Self-Selected or Therapist-Selected

Author(s)

Mark B. Sobell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Linda C. Sobell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Joanne Bogardis, Canadian Addiction Research FoundationFollow
Gloria I. Leo
Wayne Skinner, Canadian Addiction Research Foundation

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1992

Publication Title

Behavior Therapy

Volume

23

Issue/Number

1

First Page

43

ISSN

0005-7894

Last Page

52

Abstract/Excerpt

Social cognitive theory predicts that persons will be more motivated to achieve goals that they select. One hundred fifty eight alcohol abusers in outpatient treatment were asked about their goal selection preferences (i.e., self-selection, therapist-selection) and how likely they would be to achieve goals set by themselves or by a therapist. A clear majority indicated they preferred goal self-selection, and that they would be more likely to achieve self-set goals. Clients with more serious drinking problems were significantly more likely to favor therapist-set goals. Significantly more clients with at least some university education preferred self-selection of goals as compared to lesser educated clients.

DOI

10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80307-7

NSUWorks Citation

Sobell, M. B., Sobell, L. C., Bogardis, J., Leo, G. I., Skinner, W. (1992). Problem Drinkers' Perceptions of Whether Treatment Goals Should Be Self-Selected or Therapist-Selected. Behavior Therapy, 23(1), 43-52.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/196