Clinical psychologists' attitudes towards primary prevention in mental health.
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Title
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Clinical psychologists' attitudes towards primary prevention in mental health.
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Identifier
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AAI9119638
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identifier
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9119638
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Creator
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Hughes-Moss, Susan Marie.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Paul Wachtel
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Date
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1991
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Clinical
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to develop a profile of clinical psychologists' attitudes towards prevention. The study used a survey research correlational design implemented by a questionnaire incorporating a section which polled specific viewpoints, an Overall Attitude Scale (OAS) and a descriptive data section.;The subjects were 248 graduates from five clinical psychology doctoral programs. Theoretical orientation (psychodynamic/behavioral) and geographic locale (urban/suburban) were the specific criteria used for the selection of the training programs. In addition, one university provided an opportunity to look at both Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs.;SPSS was used to analyze data with Pearson Product-Moment correlations, T-tests, discriminant function analysis, and stepwise multiple regression analyses. The majority of psychologists in the study indicated strong support for prevention; few had received training in prevention; and most felt that prevention should be integrated into the training of future clinical psychologists.;The following were associated with more positive attitudes towards prevention: the perception that colleagues have had work experience in prevention; exposure to prevention coursework in training; gender; ethnicity; and geographic locale of training program.;The following were predictive of more positive attitudes towards prevention: interest in practicing prevention at graduation from training; ethnicity (Black/Hispanic); and training programs geographic locale (urban). The following were predictive of work experience in prevention: interest in practicing prevention at graduation from training; the perception that colleagues have prevention work experience; ethnicity (Black/Hispanic); and training programs geographic locale (urban).;The findings were discussed in terms of a proactive futuristic approach for clinical psychology leadership to reassess curricula and initiate an integration of prevention into doctoral training. Recommendations were developed for clinical psychology practitioners, program directors, faculty, and future research.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
