期刊名称：International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
印刷版ISSN：0267-3843
电子版ISSN：2164-4527
出版年度：2015
卷号：20
期号：3
页码：284-294
DOI：10.1080/02673843.2013.799038
出版社：Taylor and Francis Ltd
摘要：Understanding young people's expectations, preferences and actual experience of therapy is essential, given these factors are linked with engagement in therapy and clinical outcomes. This study examined differences between young people's expectations, preferences and actual experience of seeking professional help. Age and gender differences were also examined. Participants included 228 young people aged 12–25 who completed a survey on contact with a youth mental health care service; of these, 102 completed a follow-up survey two months later. The young people rated preferences for therapy very highly, whereas their initial expectations and actual experience of therapy were significantly lower. Furthermore, males and the 12–18 year age group had higher expectations around the counsellor's expertise, and the 19–25 year age group had higher preferences for their outcomes and personal commitment. Clinicians could tailor interventions to meet young people's preferences for therapy to promote engagement.
