Diffusion of Innovation Theory: A Bridge for the Research‐Practice Gap in Counseling

Christine E. Murray · 2009 · Journal of Counseling & Development

Summary. This paper applies diffusion of innovation theory to explain why counseling research findings fail to reach practitioners. The author outlines the research-practice gap in counseling and uses diffusion theory's core principles to propose research practices and questions that could help new evidence spread more effectively through the profession.

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Murray, C. E.. (2009). Diffusion of Innovation Theory: A Bridge for the Research‐Practice Gap in Counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00556.x

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DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00556.x
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28