A Case Study of Professional Boundary Issues Experienced by Undergraduate Psychology Students in a Supervised Field Experience Course
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| Title: | A Case Study of Professional Boundary Issues Experienced by Undergraduate Psychology Students in a Supervised Field Experience Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sharp, Gwen, Yao, Richard, Cresiski, Robin |
| Source: | Psychology Learning and Teaching. Sep 2013 12(3):266-274. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Case Studies, Undergraduate Students, Psychology, Field Experience Programs, Student Experience, Student Characteristics, Student Placement, Behavior Problems, Drug Rehabilitation, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship, Nontraditional Students, Student Surveys, Disclosure, Sexual Orientation, Gender Issues, Age Differences, Incidence, Affective Behavior, Affective Measures, Curriculum |
| DOI: | 10.2304/plat.2013.12.3.266 |
| ISSN: | 1475-7257 |
| Abstract: | There has been little research on the types of boundary issues encountered in undergraduate psychology field experience courses, despite the increased popularity of such courses. This case study identifies the frequency and types of boundary issues faced by undergraduate psychology students enrolled in such a course, including the most common issues experienced at different types of placements. The case study included 50 students enrolled in a supervised undergraduate psychology field experience course at a small public teaching institution. Boundary issues, including inappropriate comments, behavior, or physical contact from employees or clients, were not uncommon, but varied based on student characteristics and type of placement. Women reported more frequent, and serious, inappropriate comments and behavior than men. Boundary issues were most common in drug and alcohol rehabilitation agencies. The findings from this case study suggest several steps field experience supervisors may take to improve the learning experience for students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 21 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1077469 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | There has been little research on the types of boundary issues encountered in undergraduate psychology field experience courses, despite the increased popularity of such courses. This case study identifies the frequency and types of boundary issues faced by undergraduate psychology students enrolled in such a course, including the most common issues experienced at different types of placements. The case study included 50 students enrolled in a supervised undergraduate psychology field experience course at a small public teaching institution. Boundary issues, including inappropriate comments, behavior, or physical contact from employees or clients, were not uncommon, but varied based on student characteristics and type of placement. Women reported more frequent, and serious, inappropriate comments and behavior than men. Boundary issues were most common in drug and alcohol rehabilitation agencies. The findings from this case study suggest several steps field experience supervisors may take to improve the learning experience for students. |
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| ISSN: | 1475-7257 |
| DOI: | 10.2304/plat.2013.12.3.266 |
