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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 16(6) pp. 727-745, 1991
© 1991 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Ethical Beliefs and Behaviors of Pediatric Psychologists: A Survey1

William A. Rae2, and Frances F. Worchel

Texas A & M University, Scott And white

2All correspondence should be sent to William A. Rae, Department of Psychiatry, Scott and White Clinic, Temple, Texas, 76508.

There is an absence of data concerning the beliefs about and compliance with ethical principles of pediatric psychologists. Survey data were collected from 169 psychologist members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 12, Section 5 of APA) regarding the degree to which they engaged in each of 101 behaviors and the degree to which they considered each behavior ethical. The data were categorized and examined in terms of the APA Ethical Principles. Results indicated that pediatric psychologists show significantly different beliefs and behavior comparing children, adolescents, and their parents. A "majority belief" scale was developed where 80% of pediatric psychologists agreed that a clinical behavior was ethical or not ethical. Female pediatric psychologists, compared to males, more strongly endorsed the majority belief items (p <01). In addition, psychologists who graduated from APA-approved graduate programs more strongly endorsed the majority belief items than did psychologists from non-APA programs (p <.05). Increased awareness of ethical issues is hoped to improve self-regulation by psychologists.

Key words: professional ethics; clinical psychologists; child psychology; professional standards.


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