Evolving Themes in Marriage and Family Counseling: A Content Analysis of <i>The Family Journal</i> 2006–2023

The present content analysis of all print articles published from January 2006 (Volume 14) through October 2023 (Volume 31) in The Family Journal revealed some themes and trends in the 18 years since the last review of the first 13 years of the journal. The content analysis reflected editorial priorities and reported publishing trends. In addition, the changes in journal content over time identified some meaningful themes in marriage and family counseling. A pilot content analysis for 2023 (Volume 31, Issues 1–4) refined the types and subtypes of published articles as well as categories, subcategories, and domains. Evolving themes in the content of The Family Journal informed editorial policy and facilitated review of the journal's mission. Identified themes and trends in marriage and family counseling could be helpful in understanding overall changes in the profession.