THE SCIENTIST-PRACTITIONER AND THE SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONER MODELS IN PSYCHOLOGY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37708/psyct.v16i2.904

Keywords:

scientist-practitioner model, scholar-practitioner model, local scientist model

Abstract

Literature and personal experience identify a gap between researchers and practitioners in the field of psychology. At least two models are trying to explain how training programs for future psychologists should integrate science and practice. The scientist-practitioner model often emphasizes research and aims to develop scientific, critical thinking, with results being published in international journals. It is mainly criticized by practitioners for offering statistical solutions and neglecting particular cases or contexts. The scholar practitioner model provides opportunities for students whose career purposes are focused on professional practice and focuses on the development of skills that can be used in the relations with clients. It is mainly criticized for neglecting recent knowledge obtained through advanced research and favoring personal experience and insight instead. However, many aspects of practice are scientifically defensible, and many scientific results can improve practice in psychology. Good science and good practice should go hand to hand, but an exact evaluation of the percentage of science vs. practice in our daily activities would be forced and artificial.

Author Biography

  • Marius Drugas, University of Oradea

    Marius Drugaş

    Associate Professor, PhD

    Marius Drugas obtained a master’s degree in 2005 (The Management of Human Resources) and a PhD in 2008 with a thesis with applications in School and Organizational Psychology. After faculty graduation (2003) he started an academic career at the Psychology Department from the University of Oradea, Romania, and currently he is a senior lecturer at the same department. His area of interests focuses on Organizational Psychology, Personality Psychology, Statistics and Video Game Psychology. Currently he is one of the executive editors of the Romanian Journal of School Psychology and he is an affiliate member of the American Psychological Association.

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Published

2023-10-31

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2023)

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Editorial

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