Publication Date
2012
Document Type
Dissertation
Committee Members
Scott Fraser (Committee Member), Cheryl Meyer (Committee Member), Leon Vandecreek (Committee Chair)
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Abstract
The evaluation of candidates to Catholic seminaries prior to their admission is not an uncommon practice. However, in the past 40-50 years psychologists have played a vital role by adding psychological measures and their clinical perspectives to this evaluative process. Although these psychological evaluations have gathered insightful information that has better informed individuals in making a choice about a candidate, recent research suggests that many of the psychologists conducting these evaluations have not taken measures to ensure cultural competencies within these evaluations. This project outlined the ethical obligation psychologists have in providing culturally competent evaluations to these applicants and seminaries. Suggestions and recommendations for these psychologists are provided to better ensure culturally competent clinical interviews and assessments are conducted in the future.
Page Count
97
Department or Program
School of Professional Psychology
Year Degree Awarded
2013
Copyright
Copyright 2012, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
