Positive psychology and the training of psychologists: Students’ perspectives
SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Positive psychology and the training of psychologists: Students’ perspectives | |
| Creator | Guse, Tharina | |
| Description | Orientation: The development of positive psychology interventions have burgeoned internationally and are relevant to the professional training of psychologistsResearch purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the personal and professional impact of including positive psychology in the professional training of clinical and counselling psychologists.Motivation for the study: It is not known how students previously educated in a pathogenic paradigm experience the exposure to positive psychology, and resultant paradigm shift, as part of their professional training.Research design, approach and method: A qualitative research design was implemented. Data consisted of written documents submitted by the participants and was analyzed by means of thematic analysis.Main findings: Integrating positive psychology in the professional training curriculum was valuable and enriching on both a professional and personal level. The participants reported an experience of positive emotions and increased sense of self-understanding and psychological well-being. Professionally they experienced a sense of increased self-efficacy.Practical/managerial implications: Positive psychology should be considered as part of the basic training of psychologists since it may enhance the development of trainee psychologists’ professional self, enhance aspects of psychological well-being as well as prevent stress and burnout.Contribution/value-add: This is the first South African study to explore the impact of including positive psychology principles and interventions in professional training. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2010-12-03 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajip.v36i2.848 | |
| Source | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology; Vol 36, No 2 (2010); 6 pages 2071-0763 0258-5200 | |
| Language | eng | |
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https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/848/927
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