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On the personal growth of school psychologists
Author(s) -
Whiteman Jerry L.,
Hartman Ronald G.,
Bran Linda
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(198204)19:2<226::aid-pits2310190215>3.0.co;2-b
Subject(s) - psychology , school psychology , interpersonal communication , personal development , personal identity , identity (music) , interpersonal relationship , applied psychology , medical education , pedagogy , social psychology , psychotherapist , self concept , medicine , physics , acoustics
Trainers of school psychologists in the United States were surveyed to assess the importance they ascribe to personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness of their trainees. Although results suggest that such qualities are essential for competent practice, the identity of these characteristics, their emphasis in training, and methods of evaluation vary greatly. Trainers and practitioners are challenged to clarify the personal qualities desired in the practice of school psychology and to demonstrate them through example.