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The research aims to explore the effects of researcher allegiance on the efficacy of systemic therapy (ST) for children and adolescents.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Is there an allegiance bias on the efficacy of systemic therapy? A three-level meta- regression analysis

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The research aims to explore the effects of researcher allegiance on the efficacy of systemic therapy (ST) for children and adolescents.
Conducted a three-level meta-regression analysis.
Investigated the influence of researcher allegiance on ST outcomes.
Assessed risk of bias (RoB) in ST for adults.
Identified allegiance bias affecting efficacy perceptions in ST for children and adolescents.
Highlighted the importance of transparency in research methods.
Emphasized the necessity of replication efforts in future studies.

Abstract

The findings underscore the role of researcher allegiance investigating ST for children and adolescents and RoB in ST for adults, highlighting the need for transparent methods and replication efforts.

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Niels Braus

Christoph Flückiger

Robin Gräfenkämper

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Psychotherapy Research

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University of Kassel

Witten/Herdecke University

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Is there an allegiance bias on the efficacy of systemic therapy? A three-level meta- regression analysis

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