Trainers Survey of APAC accredited postgraduate Psychology programs

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Thank you for your interest in this project. It is being undertaken as a part of Masters in Psychology (Clinical) program by Neha N. Mahajan.

Research Team Contacts
Dr. Neha Naresh Mahajan
Clinical Masters Student
School of Psychology, University of Adelaide
+61 402 272 8408
neha.mahajan@student.adelaide.edu.au

Dr Rachel Roberts
Coordinator- Master in Psychology (Clinical)
School of Psychology, University of Adelaide
+61 8 8303 5228
rachel.roberts@adelaide.edu.au

Description

Human beings invariably have a worldview, i.e. an intellectual construction or a philosophy of life, on which they rely for resolving various issues related to their existence. Some rely on a scientific worldview, which assumes that the universe might be an accident and our existence a matter of chance. Others depend on a spiritual worldview, which assumes that there is a Supreme Being or Intelligence beyond the universe and that our existence has a purpose defined by this Intelligence. Arguable, those who have a religious/spiritual worldview invariably perceive Religiosity/Spirituality as essential to life.

The present study examines the worldview of trainee psychologists and their trainers. It also aims to explore if the trainees and the trainers consider it important to take people's religious and spiritual beliefs into account for optimising therapeutic outcomes. It also examines the perceived adequacy of APAC accredited programs in Australia at imparting knowledge and competencies required for integrating a religious and/or spiritual worldview within clinical practice.

Participation

You participation in this project is voluntary. You can withdraw at any stage.

Participation in this project involves completing an online survey which takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Please click on the link for the online survey to participate in the project. On completing the survey, you may choose to enter a lucky draw by registering your name and email id. The personal information that you may provide will only be used for the purpose of verifying the winners of the lucky draw and will be destroyed thereafter. It will not be used to identify your responses in any way. The first prize is 32 GB Apple iPad worth A$ 759, second prize is Sony Voice Recorder worth A$ 199, and two Dymocks vouchers worth A$ 50 each.

Benefits or Risks of Participating

It is hoped that the findings of the study will provide useful information for evaluating the adequacy of psychology programs in Australia in providing knowledge and training required for working with clients from various religious/spiritual perspectives.

There are no perceived risks of participation in the survey. However, if you feel distress as a result of completing the survey, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Confidentiality

The information you provide will be confidential and no participant will be identifiable in the final report. The data obtained from the survey will be password protected and be stored for a period five years after the completion of the study in accordance with university regulations.

Concerns or Complaints

This project has been approved by the ethics committee of the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. However, if you have any questions about the practical aspects of your participation in the project, then you may consult Dr Neha N Mahajan on +61 422 728 408 (email: neha.mahajan@student.adelaide.edu.au). If you have any other concerns or complaints and wish to discuss these with an independent person, you may contact Psychology Department Human Ethics Subcommittee on +61 (8) 83034936

Further Information

Please contact the research team members if you require further details about the project.

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