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Peer Support Among School Psychologists in Urban School Districts

Lindberg, Tara
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468793217

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2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
School psychologists frequently work independently of other school psychologists due to limited opportunities to interact and collaborate in school settings. Opportunities for supervision are fewer in comparison to related professions. Willingness to participate in structured peer support groups was investigated as well as the structure and functioning of current peer support groups. School psychologists employed by seven urban school districts in the Midwestern portion of the U. S. were surveyed using open-ended questions regarding supervision, peer collaboration at work, and peer support groups. Qualitative data were analyzed using grounded theory techniques. The analysis yielded themes of seeking guidance; improving the art of practice; cohesiveness; sense of well-being; and challenges. The results indicated that the majority of school psychologists desire additional supervision specific to the practice of school psychology and opportunities to learn from their school psychology colleagues through peer support groups. Respondents reported that they prefer to be supervised by a school psychologist due to shared understanding of the complexities within the role of the school psychologist. The primary barrier to supervision was identified as lack of time. The benefits of additional peer support and interaction included deeper and more comprehensive analysis of cases; more thorough processing of laws, regulations, and how these apply at the individual student level; emotional support; and an improved sense of well-being. Benefits to the school district included the potential for consistency in practices and decision making as well as more satisfied employees.
Antoinette Miranda, PhD (Advisor)
Colette Dollarhide, EdD (Committee Member)
Belinda Gimbert, PhD (Committee Member)
140 p.
Education; Psychology
school psychology; supervision; peer support groups

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  • Lindberg, T. (2016). Peer Support Among School Psychologists in Urban School Districts [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468793217

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Lindberg, Tara. Peer Support Among School Psychologists in Urban School Districts. 2016. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468793217.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Lindberg, Tara. "Peer Support Among School Psychologists in Urban School Districts." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468793217

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