Technology and Independent Practice: Survey Findings and Implications.

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 del...

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Published in:Professional Psychology: Research & Practice Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 176 - 185
Main Authors: McMinn, Mark R., Bearse, Jennifer, Heyne, Laura K., Smithberger, Amanda, Erb, Andrea L.
Format: Article
Published: American Psychological Association April 2011
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Summary: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. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.