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Determining readiness for predoctoral internship training: the process of developing a screening measure
Thomas J Power1, Paul M Robins, Marley W Watkins
1The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. power@email.chop.edu
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|October 13, 2010
Summary
This study developed a 13-item screening measure to assess psychology internship training readiness. The measure identified core competencies and relevant background experiences, aiding in candidate evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology Training and Education
- Assessment and Evaluation Methods
Background:
- Assessing readiness for psychology internship training is crucial for program success.
- Existing methods may lack comprehensive evaluation of essential candidate attributes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and illustrate a novel screening measure for psychology internship readiness.
- To identify key factors indicative of successful internship candidates.
Main Methods:
- A 13-item, 4-point scale screening measure was developed.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to validate the measure.
- Independent ratings by program faculty were analyzed for inter-rater reliability.
Main Results:
- Two factors were identified and confirmed: core competencies (6 items) and relevant background experiences (4 items).
- Moderate correlations were observed between raters at both factor and item levels.
- The developed measure demonstrated a structured approach to assessing internship readiness.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully illustrates the development process of a screening measure for psychology internship training.
- The identified factors provide a framework for evaluating candidate preparedness.
- This tool can assist programs in making more informed selection decisions.
