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Hilliard ME, Brosig C, Williams AAA, et al. Pediatric Psychologists' Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results. Prof Psychol Res Pr. 2017;48(6):461-468doi: 10.1037/pro0000164.
Hilliard, M. E., Brosig, C., Williams, A. A. A., Valenzuela, J., Kaugars, A., Robins, P. M., Christidis, P., Stamm, K. E., & Wysocki, T. (2017). Pediatric Psychologists' Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results. Professional psychology, research and practice, 48(6), 461-468. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000164
Hilliard, Marisa E, et al. "Pediatric Psychologists' Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results." Professional psychology, research and practice vol. 48,6 (2017): 461-468. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000164
Hilliard ME, Brosig C, Williams AAA, Valenzuela J, Kaugars A, Robins PM, Christidis P, Stamm KE, Wysocki T. Pediatric Psychologists' Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results. Prof Psychol Res Pr. 2017 Dec;48(6):461-468. doi: 10.1037/pro0000164. PMID: 29449760; PMCID: PMC5808603.
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Prof Psychol Res Pr. 2017 Dec;48(6):461-468. doi: 10.1037/pro0000164.

Pediatric Psychologists' Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results.

Professional psychology, research and practice

Marisa E Hilliard, Cheryl Brosig, Andre A A Williams, Jessica Valenzuela, Astrida Kaugars, Paul M Robins, Peggy Christidis, Karen E Stamm, Tim Wysocki

Affiliations

  1. Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Texas Children's Hospital, Section of Psychology.
  2. Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
  3. Nemours Children's Health System, Center for Health Care Delivery Science.
  4. Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology.
  5. Marquette University, Department of Psychology.
  6. Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  7. American Psychological Association Center for Workforce Studies.

PMID: 29449760 PMCID: PMC5808603 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000164

Abstract

Little is known about the career satisfaction of pediatric psychologists, who specialize in psychological research, teaching, and clinical service in the context of pediatric healthcare. As part of the larger Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey and in collaboration with the American Psychological Association Center for Workforce Studies, this study aimed to: (1) describe the career domains which pediatric psychologists perceive to be important and their satisfaction in each domain, and (2) compare satisfaction of pediatric psychologists across work settings, number of positions, appointment duration, professional roles, career stage, academic rank, and gender. Responses from 336 pediatric psychologists demonstrated high career satisfaction. Domains of career satisfaction that received mean scores indicating high importance include balance of work and personal lives, peer/collegial support, and flexibility and choice in the workplace, but on average respondents reported being only somewhat satisfied in these domains. Total satisfaction scores were significantly higher among pediatric psychologists in 9-10 month appointments, primarily research careers, and at higher academic ranks, but scores were similar across employment settings and genders. To enhance career satisfaction and retention, pediatric psychologists may seek additional mentorship or explore new employment roles, and administrators and managers may consider adopting workplace policies or making environmental changes that could address specific areas of need.

PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: This study suggests that overall, pediatric psychologists are highly satisfied with their employment. However, there may be some important aspects of their work that could be more satisfying. The findings have implications for identifying professional development strategies that can maintain or enhance satisfaction.

Keywords: Pediatrics; Practice (psychology); Professional practice

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