REsearch such as that described here is important because it focuses on populations that are often underrepresented in other studies.
Although some research on reality therapy is published in the
International Journal of Reality Therapy
and reality therapy is the subject of some doctoral dissertations, the amount of research is quite limited.
Because Glasser's approach is pragmatic and oriented toward helping others in the educational and social service systems bring about change, research has not been a priority.
Furthermore,the training of certified reality therapists does not include research training.