An exploratory review of school psychologist's perceptions of their role as a leader
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jessica Marie Arocho (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Lori Unruh
Abstract: School psychologists are often called on to be leaders in academic settings. They are leaders in academic interventions, multitiered systems of support (MTSS), behavioral and mental health interventions, consultation, crisis intervention and prevention, ethical practices, and advocacy, just to name a few (Kilanowski & Augustyniak, 2021). School psychologists are leaders at the individual level as well as at the school systems level. “Leadership is an essential competency for school psychologists. Whether formally (i.e., by virtue of appointment or title) or informally, school psychologists serve as leaders in school communities by advocating for the needs of students and their families” (Malone et.al., 2016, p.1). Despite leadership being a major pillar in school psychology standards, especially within the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), research on leadership specific to the field of school psychology is very limited. Leadership is a complex topic that is defined in different ways by different groups (Jackson et.al., 2015). Theories regarding leadership skills can be broken down between those who believe that leaders are born and not developed versus those who believe that leaders are developed and not born (Kilanowski & Augustyniak, 2021). When considering leadership within school psychology it is important to consider how this is defined and how this is perceived. For this research, current school psychologists will anonymously complete a 20-question survey inquiring about their involvement in leadership opportunities, their view of leadership qualities relevant to their role, barriers, and support to leadership involvement, and how factors such as gender, race, and years of experience impact their responses.
An exploratory review of school psychologist's perceptions of their role as a leader
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Created on 4/1/2024
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Leadership, Perception, School Psychologist
- Subjects
- Educational leadership
- School psychologists
- Self-perception
- Leadership
- Social surveys