Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2018
School
Psychology
Abstract
Given that VA is the largest trainer of psychologists in the United States, this study sought to understand satisfaction with VA psychology training and which elements of training best predict trainees' positive perceptions of training (e.g., willingness to choose training experience again, stated intentions to work in VA). Psychology trainees completed the Learners' Perceptions Survey (LPS) from 2005 to 2017 (N = 5,342). Satisfaction was uniformly high. Trainee satisfaction was significantly associated with level of training, facility complexity, and some patient-mix factors. Learning environment (autonomy, time with patients, etc.), clinical faculty/preceptors (teaching ability, accessibility, etc.), and personal experiences (work/life balance, personal responsibility for patient care, etc.) were the biggest drivers of stated willingness to repeat training experiences in VA and seek employment there. Results have implications for psychologists involved in the provision of a training experience valued by trainees.
Publication Title
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume
49
Issue
4
First Page
290
Last Page
297
Recommended Citation
Belanger, H.,
Curtiss, G.,
Duchnick, J.,
Bates, J.,
Pommer, S.,
Pollack, S.,
Kashner, T.,
Jones, K.
(2018). Satisfaction With Psychology Training In the Veterans Healthcare Administration. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 49(4), 290-297.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/19162
Comments
© American Psychological Association, 2018-08-01. This paper is not the copy of record and may not exactly replicate the authoritative document published in the APA journal. Please do not copy or cite without author's permission. The final article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000187.