Baills, Anita (2014) Private Practice of Psychology in Rural Centres: A Qualitative. Coursework Masters thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
The perceived challenges and benefits of working in private practice within a rural centre in Queensland, was investigated from a psychologist's point of view. The sample needed for this study was selected purposely and strategically. The following inclusion criteria were used: Registered psychologists, currently working in private practice, within a rural centre in Queensland. Drawing on the belief-based framework of the Theory of Planned Behaviour this study employed a qualitative methodology. The research question was examined through the form of semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyseis the rich data collected from the participant's personal experiences. The purpose of the reported qualitative study was threefold. Firstly, contribute to and build on existing research, by identifying how psychologists offer effective mental health services in a rural location effectively. Secondly, encourage rural practitioners to be more involved in all aspects of mental health care and initiate change to enhance future service delivery by promoting psychological wellness within rural centres. Lastly, introduce the positive aspects of rural practice to students or psychologists considering working in a rural centre. The findings of this study produced six themes. The key themes of the perceived challenges were (a) specific rural culture issues, and (b) work demands. The key themes of the perceived benefits were (a) valued service provision, (b) relatedness with others, (c) potential for fulfilment, and (d) expands capacity as a psychologist. The findings of this research are relevant to the wider study of psychology in rural centres as it presents both the challenges and benefits.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Coursework Masters) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology, Counselling and Community (1 Jul 2013 - 31 Dec 2014) |
| Supervisors: | Jan Du Preez |
| Qualification: | Master of Psychology (Clinical) |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Aug 2025 00:26 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2025 00:26 |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52133 |
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