Current status on the opinion and implantation in society of psychologists in Spain

Authors

  • Juan Carlos Fernández Rodríguez Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
  • Diana Pérez Arechaederra Antonio de Nebrija University
  • Ana Navea Martín Antonio de Nebrija University
  • Arturo de Bonis Cañada Antonio de Nebrija University
  • Manuel Nevado Rey Antonio de Nebrija University
  • Guillermo Fouce Fernández Antonio de Nebrija University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.343131
Keywords: opinión; attitude; psychologist; psychology.

Abstract

There are few studies that present the image of the profession of psychology in the Spanish context. This descriptive and correlational study aims to describe the current state of opinion about psychology that exists in Spanish society. A sample of 920 people is obtained incidentally using a specific questionnaire as a tool. A descriptive analysis of the responses that generate a global pattern is carried out and done by cluster, which divides the sample into four specific response profiles. The main results indicate that opinions are generally positive, although there are still some myths and more traditional visions that are observed in some clusters, so work should be continued to increase and maintain the knowledge of society in relation to the profession.

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Author Biography

Juan Carlos Fernández Rodríguez, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

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Published
01-01-2020
How to Cite
Fernández Rodríguez, J. C., Pérez Arechaederra, D., Navea Martín, A., de Bonis Cañada, A., Nevado Rey, M., & Fouce Fernández, G. (2020). Current status on the opinion and implantation in society of psychologists in Spain. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 36(1), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.343131
Issue
Vol. 36 No. 1 (2020): January - April
Section
Multidisciplinary

 

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