Technology and Independent Practice: Survey Findings and Implications

Authors

Mark R. McMinn, George Fox UniversityFollow
Jennifer Lynn Bearse, George Fox University
Laura K. Heyne, George Fox University
Amanda Smithberger
Andrea Lanier Erb, George Fox University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

Today’s rapid rate of technology change introduces both opportunities and challenges for psychologists. A Technology and Practice Questionnaire was sent to 1000 psychologists in independent practice, half of whom were contacted by e-mail and the other half by U.S. mail. A total of 237 of the 433 deliverable surveys sent by U.S. mail were returned (54.7% response rate), but only 49 of the 458 deliverable surveys sent by e-mail (12.9% response rate). Respondents were asked to rate the frequency of 51 behaviors in their practice and to indicate whether the behavior is ethical. The results suggest a relatively low rate of technology use among independent practitioners and a high degree of ethical uncertainty regarding the use of various technologies in practice. Implications for training and practice are considered.

Comments

Originally published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42, 176-184.

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Recommended Citation

McMinn, Mark R.; Bearse, Jennifer Lynn; Heyne, Laura K.; Smithberger, Amanda; and Erb, Andrea Lanier, "Technology and Independent Practice: Survey Findings and Implications" (2011). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 165.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/165