TABLE 1.
Comparisons between therapists of the four therapeutic orientations with regard to gender, age and professional experience
| Variable | Psychodynamic N = 49 | Humanistic N = 100 | Systemic N = 45 | Behavioural N = 23 | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female n (%) | 40 (81.6) | 74 (74.0) | 33 (73.3) | 20 (87.0) | χ 2(3) = 2.73; p = 0.436 |
| Age in years M (SD) | 52.02 (10.69) | 50.24 (9.28) | 53.11 (7.96) | 44.83 (9.87) | F(3;213) = 4.35; p = 0.005 |
| Professional experience in years M (SD) | 12.22 (10.70) | 10.16 (9.84) | 11.71 (8.56) | 6.93 (5.65) | F(3;213) = 1.92; p = 0.128 |
Note: M = Mean; SD = standard deviation.