Table 2.
Intervention Session Ratings by Group
| Variable | MI (n = 79) | BA (n = 83) | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant ratings of interventionista | ||||
| Rapport, M (SD) | 3.84 (0.47) | 3.88 (0.46) | −0.59 | .56 |
| Empathy, M (SD) | 3.51 (0.66) | 3.30 (0.68) | 1.91 | .06 |
| Enhance self-efficacy, M (SD) | 3.66 (0.58) | 3.48 (0.65) | 1.88 | .06 |
| Support autonomy, M (SD) | 3.73 (0.57) | 3.59 (0.67) | 1.52 | .13 |
| Expert advice, M (SD) | 3.37 (1.01) | 3.54 (0.85) | −1.12 | .26 |
| Participant ratings of sessionb | ||||
| Satisfaction, M (SD) | 4.37 (0.81) | 4.26 (0.75) | 0.91 | .37 |
Notes. MI=Motivational Interviewing; BA=Brief Advice.
a
1 = strongly disagree; 4 = strongly agree;
b
1 = not at all satisfied; 5 = very satisfied.