Trainees' experiences of role conflict and role ambiguity in supervisory relationships

As hypothesized, role difficulties were predictive of more work-related anxiety, general work dissatisfaction, and dissatisfaction with supervision. Beginning trainees reported higher levels of role ambiguity than did more experienced trainees. Role conflict seems to be problematic only for advanced...

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Published in:Journal of counseling psychology 1992-07, Vol.39 (Jul 92), p.389-397
Main Authors: Olk, M E, Friedlander, M L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambiguity
Counsellors
Factors
Role conflict
Supervision
Trainees
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Summary:As hypothesized, role difficulties were predictive of more work-related anxiety, general work dissatisfaction, and dissatisfaction with supervision. Beginning trainees reported higher levels of role ambiguity than did more experienced trainees. Role conflict seems to be problematic only for advanced trainees, for whom ambiguity is minimal. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-0167