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Institutional constraints and external pressures influencing referral decisions
Author(s) -
Christenson Sandra,
Ysseldyke James,
Algozzine Bob
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(198207)19:3<341::aid-pits2310190313>3.0.co;2-i
Subject(s) - referral , psychology , applied psychology , medical education , nursing , medicine
Institutional constraints and external pressures perceived by public school teachers as influential in making referrals were identified in this research. Organizational factors, such as LEA procedures or the teacher's perception of the professional competence of referral recipients, and availability of services were cited as institutional constraints on referrals. Outside agency influences, federal or state requirements, and concerns of parents were cited as external pressures that influence referrals. The implications of these findings are discussed with regard to teacher concerns and professional practice.