TY  - JOUR
TI  - How is behavioural change sustained over time? Coachee perceptions of the effects of coaching one year later
AU  - Nanduri, V.
AB  - Objectives: This study addressed three research questions: How do participants perceive the effects of coaching and sustain changes a year later? What challenges were experienced by the coachees in sustaining their changes? What factors enabled the coachees in sustaining their changes?  Design: The study employed Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to understand the felt experiences of former coachees on the effects of coaching after a period of 12 months.  Methods: Seven former coachees were purposively selected as participants. Informed consent of the participants and ethical clearance were obtained to conduct research interviews. Semi-structured interviews of the participants were conducted using open-ended questions. The interview conversations were audio-recorded and transcriptions were obtained from a service provider. IPA was used to analyse data and identify themes relevant to the objectives.  Results: The study revealed a number of aspects about sustainable change, these include sincere efforts through concentration and self-discipline, and intrinsic motivation supported by coaching to change.  Conclusions: Sustained effects of coaching over a time are linked to coachee satisfaction derived from fulfillment of their goals and desires. The coach’s role in reinforcing client interests/passion and coachee action to maintain the changes are both crucial in achieving durable effects.
IS  - 1
JO  - International Coaching Psychology Review
PY  - 2018
KW  - long term effects of coaching
KW  - changes
KW  - durable changes sustainability
KW  - factors
KW  - enablers
KW  - challenges.
SP  - 48
EP  - 60
UR  - shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publications-by-subject/coaching/international-coaching-psychology-review-vol-13-no-1-spring-2018.html
VL  - 13
LA  - English
ER  -