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National survey of career development functions of practicing school psychologists
Author(s) -
Shepard John W.,
Hohenshil Thomas H.
Publication year - 1983
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(198310)20:4<445::aid-pits2310200410>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - psychology , career development , school psychology , cognitive information processing , career counseling , medical education , counseling psychology , applied psychology , clinical psychology , pedagogy , medicine
Three hundred sixty‐four (364) practicing school psychologists were surveyed about involvement in career development functions. Responses were analyzed using multiple regressions and correlated t‐tests. Findings reveal school psychologists to be interested in career development functions, with particular interest in career counseling; they are minimally involved in career assessment, counseling, and consultation. Ninety percent of respondents felt unprepared to participate in vocationally related job responsibilities. School psychology should prepare its members for involvement in career development. Means of accomplishing greater participation were discussed.