Diversity and Inclusion in the UK Psychology Organisations and Divisions

Description

Background
Recently, there has been a resurgence of diversity and inclusion (D&I) movements within psychology in the UK. However, there haven't been any attempts thus far at gathering insight into the attitudes held by the members of the UK psychology community towards such initiatives.
Method
To this end, the authors conducted a nation-wide survey with the purpose of identifying the levels of support towards D&I movements, the members’ view on their progression as well as what obstacles the movements may be currently facing.
Results
The authors found that the members of the UK psychology community overwhelmingly support D&I movements. Furthermore, survey participants (N = 82) proposed curriculum diversification and reconceptualisation of expertise, as two policies likely to advance the D&I cause.
Conclusions
Accordingly, authors argue that a more unified movement with a clearly set agenda aimed at challenging the systems underpinning contemporary psychology may bring about improvement to the field.

Period	8 Nov 2022
Event title	Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology Conference
Event type	Conference
Location	United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National