摘要:Presently, the profession of psychologist has evolved greatly since the first psychology degree was created in 80’s, however, in Portugal studies concerning the profession of psychologist are scarce. So there is was a need to describe the situation of psychologists in Portugal, as well as to predict and comparing it with other countries, in order to influence political and professional decisions regarding the practice. In the present study official data from Government sources and from the professional national association (Order of Portuguese Psychologist) was collected. The sample consisted of 14140 psychologists, 85% females and average age was 39. The results showed a great expansion both in academic and professional numbers: there are psychologists working in a wide spread areas and locations.
其他摘要:Presently, the profession of psychologist has evolved greatly since the first psychology degree was created in 80’s, however, in Portugal studies concerning the profession of psychologist are scarce. So there is was a need to describe the situation of psychologists in Portugal, as well as to predict and comparing it with other countries, in order to influence political and professional decisions regarding the practice. In the present study official data from Government sources and from the professional national association (Order of Portuguese Psychologist) was collected. The sample consisted of 14140 psychologists, 85% females and average age was 39. The results showed a great expansion both in academic and professional numbers: there are psychologists working in a wide spread areas and locations.
关键词:Professional practice; Portugal; international comparisons