Psychology in India: A Survey of Doctoral Students
Titel:
Psychology in India: A Survey of Doctoral Students
Auteur:
Singh, Anup Kumar Dalal, Ajit Kumar
Verschenen in:
International journal of psychology
Paginering:
Jaargang 23 (1988) nr. 1-6 pagina's 525-535
Jaar:
1988
Inhoud:
This study examines profile, research area, research activities, perception of psychology, self-image and profession-related satisfaction doctoral students of psychology in India. Seventy-seven participants responded to a mailed questionnaire. It has subsections related to self-image as researcher, student-supervisor relationship, research process, profession-related satisfaction, and status of psychology in India. It was observed that most participants belonged to urban background, middle class, and nuclear family. The y perceived job opportunities in various fields and aspired most for teaching and research. Further, gender and financial assistance did not influence self-image and student-supervisor relationship. However, financial assistance influenced satisfaction with different aspects of profession. Imbrications of the findings are discussed in tight of doctoral training of psychology in India apd reorientation of psychology as a profession.
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