Gender distribution in COAMFTE-accredited programs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

Abstract

This study examines gender distribution of faculty and students within a sample of COAMFTE-accredited marriage and family therapy training programs. The researchers' aim is to fill the existing research gap in understanding how females are represented in marriage and family therapy academic programs. A survey questionnaire and publically-available information was used to collect quantitative data. Student population results show a considerably higher percentage of females at both the master's and doctoral levels. Faculty data indicate a higher percentage of females in part-time positions but an underrepresentation of females at the highest academic ranks. This study provides an initial but important inquiry into gender distribution trends in marriage and family therapy academia.

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Publication Title

Journal of Feminist Family Therapy

Published Citation

Torres Bernal, Aníbal, Carissa D'aniello, and William F. Vasquez. "Gender distribution in COAMFTE-accredited programs." Journal of Feminist Family Therapy 25, no. 2 (2013): 93-111. doi:10.1080/08952833.2013.777874.

DOI

10.1080/08952833.2013.777874

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