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Job Satisfaction of School Psychologists in the United States

A National Study

Michael B. Brown

East Carolina University, USA

Thomas H. Hohenshil

Virginia Tech, USA

Douglas T. Brown

James Madison University, USA

This study was designed to determine the level of job satisfaction of school psychologists in the United States who are employed in a school setting. It replicates a previous national study (Anderson et al., 1984) that was conducted ten years earlier. Data were collected through mail surveys consisting of a demographic data form and a modified form of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results revealed that 86 percent of the practicing school psychologists were satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs, while only 14 percent indicated that they were dissatisfied with their jobs. Almost threequarters of school psychologists (73.2 percent) intend to remain in their current position for the next five years. The vast majority (91.9 percent) also intend to remain in the profession of school psychology. Compared to school psychologists in 1982, the present group of school psychologists continues to report high levels of overall job satisfaction. School psychologists are most satisfied with independence, a chance to do important work that fits with one's values, and congenial colleagues with whom to work. The overall level of satisfaction is equal to that of clinical psychologists and previous studies of school psychologists. Specific factors of school system policies and procedures and opportunities for advancement continue to be the source of most dissatisfaction for school psychologists.

School Psychology International, Vol. 19, No. 1, 79-89 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/0143034398191006
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