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Further Factorial Validity of a Scale of Therapist Theoretical Orientation

Portland State University, Oregon, dcoleman{at}pdx.edu

Objective: To test the original factor structure of the Theoretical Evaluation Self Test (TEST) and to assess alternate factor structures. TEST includes the major psychotherapy theories (cognitive-behavioral, family, humanistic, and psychodynamic), ecosystemic and pragmatic approaches, and a cultural competency orientation. Method: Composing the replication sample are 146 MSW students and 32 practicing clinicians. Some analyses also include a previously collected sample (n = 130). Results: Five of the six original subscales are replicated by exploratory factor analysis and by assessing factor congruence. A four-factor solution is a better fit in confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusions: The six-factor solution, with its traditional theoretical divisions, is recommended for use as a self-scoring educational tool. However, the statistically stronger four-factor solution is preferable for research applications.

Key Words: theoretical orientation • psychotherapy • measurement • factor analysis

This version was published on July 1, 2007

Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 17, No. 4, 474-481 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1049731506295406


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