Educator experiences with postgraduate psychology students exhibiting professional competence issues.
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| Title: | Educator experiences with postgraduate psychology students exhibiting professional competence issues. |
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| Authors: | Quinlan, E., Collison, J., Deane, F. P., Gooi, C. H., Paparo, J. |
| Source: | Ethics & Behavior. May/Jun2025, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p277-295. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Professionalism, Research funding, Qualitative research, Mental health, Graduate students, Interviewing, Descriptive statistics, Reflection (Philosophy), Psychology, Thematic analysis, College teacher attitudes, Research methodology, Psychological stress, Data analysis software, Psychosocial factors, Professional competence |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| Abstract: | Psychology training programs emphasize competencies like professional behavior, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. Some students, known as students with problems of professional competence (SPPC), struggle in these areas. This study explored SPPC characteristics and educator experiences in managing them through semi-structured interviews with twelve Australian psychology educators. Thematic analysis revealed that SPPC often struggle with professional attitudes, feedback integration, reflective skills, and mental health, placing demands on resources and contributing to educator stress. The role of educators as gatekeepers, assessors, and evaluators also raises concerns about maintaining ethical standards. Findings highlight the need for better understanding, support, and strategies for managing SPPC to uphold ethical standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Psychology training programs emphasize competencies like professional behavior, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. Some students, known as students with problems of professional competence (SPPC), struggle in these areas. This study explored SPPC characteristics and educator experiences in managing them through semi-structured interviews with twelve Australian psychology educators. Thematic analysis revealed that SPPC often struggle with professional attitudes, feedback integration, reflective skills, and mental health, placing demands on resources and contributing to educator stress. The role of educators as gatekeepers, assessors, and evaluators also raises concerns about maintaining ethical standards. Findings highlight the need for better understanding, support, and strategies for managing SPPC to uphold ethical standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10508422 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10508422.2024.2370780 |
