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The necessity of research in Clinical Psychology

APSARA KATUWAL DANGOL

Clinical Psychology deals with the treatment of mental illness, abnormal behavior and psychiatric problems. The proper research in clinical psychology can benefit human life in many aspects. Any clinical practices which are carried out if is not reliable then the patient and client can be in more trouble who has reached to a psychologist for a help.

Why is it important to do research in clinical psychology through many assessment tools are made? This question might come in mind when psychologist only thinks of treating the patient but not healing the patient.

 The necessities of research in clinical psychology have been described below:


1. Research provides the foundation of Knowlege: There is a saying that " Little knowledge is dangerous". May be a counselor or psychologist knows about depression but he doesn't know how to deal with a depressed person, then that knowledge somehow becomes useless. So, research can provide the foundation of knowledge for clinical practice.

2. Research provides evidence to guide clinical practice: There are thousands of clinical practices going on in the psychological field. But which is effective and which is not effective, still study is lacking. Unless evidence is not found, using any kind of clinical practice can be illegal.

3. Research provides validity and reliability: Every assessment tools and psychological test carries its effectiveness. If assessment tools and psychological tests have validity and reliability than only it should be used which is found through research.
4. Research shows the effectiveness of intervention: Whenever psychologist carries out intervention to treat patients. But how can it be known that the intervention is effective or not? So, research can be conducted to find the effectiveness of the intervention. If the intervention is good, it has to be carried out and if not alternative treatments have to be done.

5. Research provides ideas for a new direction: There is a connection between everything in this world. Whenever research is conducted regarding clinical psychology, researchers can generate different approaches and ideas in the field of clinical psychology which can be used for the welfare of human life.

About Writer

Apsara Katuwal Dangol, is writer, educator, and psychosocial counselor. She writes articles which covers topics related to general and developmental psychology. She teaches to MA Clinical Psychology students as Developmental Psychology Mentor at Tri-Chandra College, and General Psychology at Shubhashree College of Management.



References:

The role of research in clinical psychology
http://www.zeepedia.com/read.php?the_role_of_research_in_clinical_psychology_limitation_clinical_psychology&b=84&c=10

What is clinical psychology?
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000

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