Continuing education activities of Connecticut psychologists.

Responses to a questionnaire survey of continuing education practices were obtained from 85 members of the Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA). With the exception that a high percentage (71%) reported dual occupational affiliations, the sample accurately reflected the demographic composition of both the CPA and Division 12. Respondents indicated that on the average they read 9.9 books, subscribed to 3.8 professional journals, and attended 2.5 specialty workshops and 2.2 conventions annually. A substantial proportion (84%) reported meeting with other professionals on a regular basis. On multiple dimensions, personal contacts and books were valued more highly than journals, workshops, and large-scale conventions. Such contacts were an especially important source of personal support for younger and for female psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)