The Experience of being a Qualified Female BME Clinical Psychologist in a National Health Service: An Interpretative Phenomenological and Repertory Grid Analysis
This study explores the lived experience of black and minority ethnic (BME) clinical psychologists employed in the U.K. National Health Service (NHS). A mixed method qualitative approach was employed using repertory grids and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Six female BME clinical psychologists took part. Four master themes emerged from the analysis, including standing out as different, negotiating cultural and professional values, sitting with uncertainty, and feeling proud to be a clinical psychologist. The repertory grid analysis supported these findings and enriched the study. Implications of the study are discussed—namely, the importance of the profession increasing the cultural competency and sensitivity of its members as well as becoming more diverse.
Item Type | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords | BME Clinical Psychologists; IPA; Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis; Clinical psychology training; Repertory grid technique; Qualitative Research |
Subjects |
Psychology(all) > Clinical Psychology Psychology(all) |
Date Deposited | 26 Jul 2024 12:23 |
Last Modified | 26 Jul 2024 12:23 |
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