The technical hypothesis of motivational interviewing: A meta-analysis of MI’s key causal model.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical PsychologyPublished 1 January 2014Open access
Molly Magill, Jacques Gaume, Timothy R. Apodaca, Justin Walthers, Nadine R. Mastroleo, Brian Borsari
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This meta-analysis provides an initial test and partial support for a key causal model of MI efficacy and recommendations for MI practitioners, clinical supervisors, and process researchers are provided.
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This meta-analysis provides an initial test and partial support for a key causal model of MI efficacy. Recommendations for MI practitioners, clinical supervisors, and process researchers are provided.
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