Psychological Test Feedback: Canadian Clinicians’ Perceptions and Practices

Authors

  • Hansen Zhou University of Alberta
  • William E. Hanson University of Alberta
  • Ryan Jacobson University of Alberta
  • Angie Allan University of Alberta
  • Diana Armstrong University of Alberta
  • Kristy L. Dykshoorn University of Alberta
  • Terilyn Pott University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47634/cjcp.v54i4.61217

Abstract

This study explores Canadian clinicians’ perceptions of test feedback (TFB) and how those perceptions influence their practice. This secondary analysis of open-ended qualitative data extends a previous study with similar research questions conducted by Jacobson et al. (2015). A case study design and consensual qualitative research (CQR) data analysis procedure was utilized to enhance the trustworthiness of the results. The findings indicate that clinicians give TFB in a variety of settings. Clinicians emphasize the importance of providing tailored and collaborative TFB, of attending to ethical issues related to TFB, and of improving academic training in TFB. Also, clinicians discuss unique situations in which feedback is provided to a third party rather than to the testing individual. Clinical implications such as increased practical training for providing TFB are discussed. Future research could investigate the outcomes of TFB provision.

Author Biographies

Hansen Zhou, University of Alberta

Hansen Zhou is a doctoral student in the CPA-accredited counselling psychology program at the University of Alberta.

William E. Hanson, University of Alberta

William E. Hanson is now professor and director of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton. His main research interests are collaborative/therapeutic assessment, measurement-based care, and therapist training and development.

Ryan Jacobson, University of Alberta

Ryan Jacobson is a registered psychologist at the University of Alberta.

Angie Allan, University of Alberta

Angie Allan is a provisionally registered psychologist in Edmonton working in private practice.

Diana Armstrong, University of Alberta

Diana Armstrong is a psychologist in acute psychiatry at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. Diana is also an adjunct academic colleague and PhD candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta. Her primary research interests include collaborative/therapeutic assessment and process-outcome research in the health care system.

Kristy L. Dykshoorn, University of Alberta

Kristy L. Dykshoorn is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Education at the University of Alberta and psychology team lead in the Child and Family Psychiatry Unit at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Her main research interests include assessment of complex psychiatric disorders, family systems, and psychiatric outpatient group support.

Terilyn Pott, University of Alberta

Terilyn Pott is a registered psychologist working at the YWCA Edmonton and in private practice at Horizon Counselling Service. Her main research interests are identifying what makes a good supervisor and how to improve clinical supervision practices.

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Published

2020-12-12

How to Cite

Zhou, H., Hanson, W. E., Jacobson, R., Allan, A., Armstrong, D., Dykshoorn, K. L., & Pott, T. (2020). Psychological Test Feedback: Canadian Clinicians’ Perceptions and Practices. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 54(4), 691–714. https://doi.org/10.47634/cjcp.v54i4.61217

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 4 (2020): Special Section - Outcomes of the 2018 Canadian Counselling Psychology Conference

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