Although studies have examined assaultive behavior by patients toward mental health practitioners, very little research has explored patient violence toward, or harassment of, psychologists in independent practice and at other jobs. To investigate this area, a 17-item questionnaire was sent to independent practitioners in psychology. The…

Increasing numbers of psychologists are moving from academic to private practice settings. In order to obtain information from private practitioners on aspects of their practices including education, location, orientation, hours, referrals, fees, incomes, and additional jobs, questionnaires were sent to a national sample of 300 private…

Examined relationship between strength of working alliance after third session and unilateral client termination. Findings from 4 psychologists, 6 practicum trainees, and 103 college student clients revealed that counselor ratings of working alliance were positively associated with mutual termination. Client working alliance ratings did not relate…

Conducted principal components analysis of Counselor Reaction Form (CRF) on large number of actual counseling clients. Findings from 5 psychologists and 7 practicum students who had seen 280 college student clients revealed 3 scales using novice trainees and 3 scales using psychologists. Found differences between experienced psychologists and…

The publication record of women in the "Journal of Educational Psychology" (JEP) over the past decade was examined. The relationship between the proportion of women belonging to Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and the proportion of women publishing in JEP during 1969, 1974, and 1979 was…