Psychologists

This thesis will examine Jung’s concept of the Archetypal Shadow and its role in evil. Most Jungian work on evil has revolved around the Personal Shadow, those elements of the personality that are rejected for personal, familial, or cultural reasons. Those researchers who have d…

The purpose of this qualitative dissertation was to explore the lived experience of psychologists’ perceived competency in discussing spirituality and religious concepts with clients and inform further research and training in this diversity area. This study’s research questions…

Extant research has investigated the response to moral exemplars primarily from an emotion perspective, with a focus on either positive or negative reactions. By contrast, the present project, articulated across four studies (N=1,814) in the US and UK, captured simultaneously th…

Experiences deemed spiritual or religious play important but complex roles in the life narratives and meaning systems of many. The relationship between these experiences and individuals’ beliefs and worldviews is only partially understood. This thesis explores how people make se…

Orientation: Psychological tests are essential tools for psychologists in the decision making process in many countries all around the world, however standards of practice and test use vary considerably between countries. In the European context, there have been various studies …

Numerous studies have been conducted on the reporting of child sexual abuse, particularly surrounding the factors that impact the decision-making process of psychologists. The literature suggests that clinician's decision to report child abuse seems dependent on the interaction …