The current status of clinical geropsychology in Australia
A survey of practising psychologists
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11509448 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Deborah Koder (0000-0002-4556-0031, James Cook University, corresponding author), Deborah Anne Koder (James Cook University), Edward Helmes (0000-0002-1266-1186, James Cook University) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 22-26 |
| Publication date | 2008-01-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0005-0067 • E-ISSN: 1742-9544 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00050060701710967 |
| OpenAlex | W2066543842 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 18 |
Little recent objective evidence exists to qualify past concerns regarding the low numbers of psychologists working with older adults in Australia. The present study reports on figures from two surveys of Australian psychologists, finding that of the 1,699 psychologists surveyed, only 6% specialise in treating older adults. This figure is comparable to those from studies conducted overseas, where more training and employment opportunities are available. Reasons for such low figures are explored together with recommendations to meet the future demand for psychological services as the proportion of elderly adults within the Australian population increases
Australian population · Environmental health · Population · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology
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Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for older adults
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| Citations per year | 0.36 |
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| Citation span | 2015 - 2026 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |