psychology4 papersavg year 2014weak evidence

There is a limited number of studies available

Research gap analysis derived from 4 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

There is a limited number of studies available on the subject of metaphors in CBT. The significant heterogeneity among studies makes it challenging to conduct a meta-analysis. The study highlights the need for more comprehensive research to

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1982 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 32 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

  • Use of Metaphors in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Systematic Review (2026) · Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research · doi

    There is a limited number of studies available on the subject of metaphors in CBT. The significant heterogeneity among studies makes it challenging to conduct a meta-analysis. The study highlights the need for more comprehensive research to determine the generalizability of the findings.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: there limited number studies available subject metaphors cbt
  • An analogical framework for literary interpretation (1982) · Poetics · cited 25× · doi

    The paper suggests that future research should focus on exploring the cognitive processes involved in literary interpretation. The author recommends that future studies examine the role of analogical processes in literary interpretation. The paper proposes that future research should investigate the implications of literary interpretation for education and writing.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
    Keywords: paper suggests future research focus exploring cognitive processes
  • Embodied metaphors in Friedrich Schiller's “Die Bürgschaft”: a cognitive-linguistic analysis (2026) · Frontiers in Language Sciences · doi

    Future research could explore the application of Conceptual Metaphor Theory to other literary texts. The study suggests that further research is needed to understand the role of embodied metaphors in shaping our understanding of abstract domains. The paper proposes that literary analysis can be used as a complementary, hypothesis-generating domain to refine and contextualize empirically oriented research on embodiment.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
    Keywords: future research explore application conceptual metaphor theory other
  • A multilevel cognitive model of coming out (2022) · Prace Językoznawcze · cited 7× · doi

    Future research can apply the multilevel model of metaphor to other domains. The study suggests that further research is needed to understand the cognitive mechanisms underlying coming out narratives. The paper highlights the need for more research on the experiences of individuals who come out.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 3/5
    Keywords: future research apply multilevel model metaphor other domains

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There is a limited number of studies available on the subject of metaphors in CBT. The significant heterogeneity among studies makes it challenging to conduct a meta-analysis. The… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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