The employment of 1979 and 1980 doctorate recipients in psychology.

Summarizes the American Psychological Association's 1979 and 1980 Doctorate Employment Surveys. As was found in the 1975–1978 surveys, the unemployment rate for these 4,138 individuals with new doctorates in psychology was low (1.7%), and the vast majority of those employed in full-time positions had jobs related to psychology (95.2%). The academic job market, especially in universities, continued to decline, while increasing percentages found employment in nonacademic settings, particularly organized health care settings. The 1979 and 1980 surveys also addressed the issues regarding the frequency and characteristics of secondary employment, sources of support for graduate training, and geographic location after graduation. The results and trends in the employment of 1975–1980 doctorate recipients are presented and discussed. (16 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)