School Psychologists in the Italian Education System: A Mixed-Methods Study of A District in Northern Italy

Autor/inn/en	Matteucci, Maria Cristina; Farrell, Peter T.
Titel	School Psychologists in the Italian Education System: A Mixed-Methods Study of A District in Northern Italy
Quelle	In: International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 7 (2019) 4, S.240-252 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Matteucci, Maria Cristina)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2168-3603
DOI	10.1080/21683603.2018.1443858
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; School Psychologists; School Districts; Psychological Services; School Psychology; Elementary Secondary Education; Italy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; School psychologist; Psychologists; School; Schools; Schulpsychologe; Schulpsychologin; Psychologe; Psychologin; Psychologen; Schule; School district; Schulbezirk; Psychologische Betreuung; Schulpsychologie; Italien
Abstract	Although the presence and practice of school psychology around the world has expanded considerably over the last 10 years, in Italy the profession is still in the process of development. The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence and practice of school psychologists in an Italian district, using a mixed-methods research design including a questionnaire survey of all schools in the district (N = 83), and seven semistructured interviews to school stakeholders and key informants (i.e., principals, parents, teachers, school psychologists and a representative of the local education authority). The results showed that school psychologists are present in the majority of schools, that the greatest proportion of their work involves consultation with students and intervention in classes, and that teachers appreciate the services they provide. However, there are significant barriers that limit the impact of their work in supporting students, teachers, and families. In the light of the findings, the future development of school psychology in Italy is discussed, and global implications for school psychology are considered. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01