Project: the use of solution focused techniques by UK educational psychologists

This project aims to explore the use of solution focused techniques by UK educational psychologists.

Project Focus

Previous surveys (e.g. Stobie et al. 2005) indicated that UK EPs have used solution focused techniques widely in their role. Recent literature exploring solution focused technique use by UK EPs is limited. This research intends to explore current use and perceptions of use of solution focused techniques by UK EPs.

How you can participate

If you are an HCPC-registered educational psychologist in the UK, please complete this 5-10 minute online survey with 17 questions.

Any level of solution focused technique use would be welcomed. After completing the survey, you can volunteer to take part in an interview about the use of solution focused techniques in your role.

Researchers

Rob Shephard (Trainee Educational Psychologist, University of Bristol)

Supervised by Dr Mary Stanley-Duke (Lecturer in Educational Psychology, University of Bristol)

If you have any questions about this research, please email Rob.

This research has received ethical approval from the University of Bristol School for Policy Studies Ethics Committee.

Research questions

1. What solution focused techniques do UK educational psychologists identify that they use, and in which contexts? 
2. What influences UK educational psychologists in their use of solution focused techniques? 
3. How do UK educational psychologists perceive the use of solution focused techniques in their role? 

Involvement

• Online survey open to all HCPC-registered EPs currently working in the UK. 
• Follow up interview for a sample of survey respondents who indicate their interest.

Deadline

Friday 31^st May 2024

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