| Abstract: | Group supervision is widely practiced, yet little is known about the frequency of use and how it is actually practiced. A national survey of psychology predoctoral internships was conducted to examine current practices of group supervision. Data were collected on characteristics of the leader, the structure and content of group supervision, and leaders' perceptions about the unique qualities of group supervision. The 243 returned surveys showed that group supervision was conducted at a majority (65%) of the sites. The survey indicated that groups typically consist of 3 to 5 interns who meet weekly for the entire internship. Group supervisors were also found to enjoy conducting group supervision and to have extensive experience in doing so. Results about the content of group supervision and the perceived unique characteristics are also presented, along with suggestions for future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
