PA235: Measuring Professional Identity in School Psychology

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
10:00 AM–10:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn about a new measure of professional identity, including its content and psychometric properties;
  2. describe the relationship between professional identity and a variety of professional and personal factors; and
  3. utilize knowledge about professional identity to improve their practice.

Description

A strong professional identity is connected to effective practice and career satisfaction. This session will present the findings of creating and validating a school psychology professional identity measure.

Presenter(s)

Alexandra M. Miller, Medical University of South Carolina
Elizabeth R. Grech, The Citadel Graduate College
Jillian Dawes, The Citadel Graduate College
Lori Fernald, The Citadel Graduate College

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