Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: Richard Abidin (1989).
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| Title: | Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: Richard Abidin (1989). |
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| Authors: | Chavez, Alison E. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. Jul/Aug2025, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p405-408. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Parenting education, Applied psychology, Mental health personnel, Psychological tests, Medical personnel |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the professional biography and contributions of Dr. Richard ("Dick") R. Abidin in the field of clinical child psychology. Dr. Abidin, who served as president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology of the American Psychological Association in 1989, played a pivotal role in developing behavioral pediatrics and the Parenting Stress Index (PSI). His career included establishing the first doctoral program in combined school and clinical child psychology at the University of Virginia and significantly enhancing the financial foundation of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) through various leadership roles. The article highlights his commitment to integrating clinical practice with research and education, as well as his advocacy for improved training standards in psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the professional biography and contributions of Dr. Richard ("Dick") R. Abidin in the field of clinical child psychology. Dr. Abidin, who served as president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology of the American Psychological Association in 1989, played a pivotal role in developing behavioral pediatrics and the Parenting Stress Index (PSI). His career included establishing the first doctoral program in combined school and clinical child psychology at the University of Virginia and significantly enhancing the financial foundation of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) through various leadership roles. The article highlights his commitment to integrating clinical practice with research and education, as well as his advocacy for improved training standards in psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 15374416 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15374416.2025.2516465 |
