Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

The Application of Western Models of Psychotherapy by Indian Psychotherapists in India: A Grounded Theory

Abstract Details

2017, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch Seattle: Clinical Psychology.
The following study explored the experience of Indian psychotherapists applying Western psychotherapy to Indians. Charmaz’ (2006) Grounded theory methodology was utilized. Seven Indian psychotherapists were interviewed. Interview data yielded the theory of Modification as Resistance. Modification as Resistance captured Indian psychotherapists’ attempts to modify Western psychotherapy to resist the erosion of local ways of healing due to the dominance of Western science. Results add to existing critiques of Western psychotherapy applied to Eastern populations. Recommendations based on results are offered to facilitate evidence-based practice (American Psychological Association [APA], 2006) with diverse populations. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA http://aura.antioch.edu/ and Ohio Link ETD Center, https://etd.ohiolink.etd.
Jude Bergkamp, Psy.D. (Committee Chair)
Michael Sakuma, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Bettleyoun Barbara, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
144 p.

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Sidhu, G. (2017). The Application of Western Models of Psychotherapy by Indian Psychotherapists in India: A Grounded Theory [Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1506010401854384

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Sidhu, Gurjeet. The Application of Western Models of Psychotherapy by Indian Psychotherapists in India: A Grounded Theory. 2017. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1506010401854384.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Sidhu, Gurjeet. "The Application of Western Models of Psychotherapy by Indian Psychotherapists in India: A Grounded Theory." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1506010401854384

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)