Effect of session length on treatment outcome for college students in brief therapy.

Ninety-four college students were examined to investigate the effects of session length (30-and 50-min hours) on therapy success. A prescreening assessment consisting of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 and the College Adjustment Scale was conducted. Therapy was provided by either a licensed psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family counselor trained in brief therapy. On completion of a maximum of 8 therapy sessions, client adjustment and satisfaction were assessed. No difference was found in treatment effect or client satisfaction between the two treatment groups. Students reported greater adjustment after therapy independent of session length.