This study aimed to examine legal regulations on psychologists worldwide, such as those related to the professional status of psychologists and professional training models. An online survey was conducted by the Global Psychology Alliance and Asia Pacific Psychology Alliance members. The information on the legal status of psychologists in a total of 55 countries was included. Representatives of 28 countries provided their responses. The 27 European countries’ legal status information was obtained from the research data reported by the European Commission in 2016. Given a general overview of the worldwide legal status and training models discussed in this study, there is a clear need for legal regulations of core requirements in basic education and training levels to set standardized competencies that protect public health and safety and provide quality public mental health services.

Regulations Governing Psychologists: An International Survey

Zara G.;
2022-01-01

Abstract

This study aimed to examine legal regulations on psychologists worldwide, such as those related to the professional status of psychologists and professional training models. An online survey was conducted by the Global Psychology Alliance and Asia Pacific Psychology Alliance members. The information on the legal status of psychologists in a total of 55 countries was included. Representatives of 28 countries provided their responses. The 27 European countries’ legal status information was obtained from the research data reported by the European Commission in 2016. Given a general overview of the worldwide legal status and training models discussed in this study, there is a clear need for legal regulations of core requirements in basic education and training levels to set standardized competencies that protect public health and safety and provide quality public mental health services.
2022
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Psychology, Psychologists, Legal regulations, Worldwide, Education, Training
Kim H. S., Yoon S., Son G., Hong E., Clinton A., Grus C. L., Murphy D., Siegel A. M., Karayianni E., Ezenwa M. O., Zara G., Gutiérrez G., Balva D., Ch...espandi
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