학술논문

Percived ethical misconduct: a survey of Neuropsychology professionals in Mexico
Document Type
article
Source
International Journal of Psychological Research, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 64-71 (2016)
Subject
Ethics
neuropsychology
clinical practice
Mexico.
Psychology
BF1-990
Language
English
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN
2011-2084
2011-7922
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of perceived ethical misconduct in the practice of neuropsychology in Mexico. Method: One hundred fourteen psychologists answered a survey which assessed perceptions of ethical misconduct in four areas of professional practice in the field of neuropsychology. Results: The area of professional training contained the highest percentage of perception of ethical misconduct, followed by research and publications, clinical care, and professional relationships. Conclusion: The high frequency of ethical misconduct perceived by neuropsychology professionals in Mexico is a cause for concern. The results suggest the need to create and implement a system to make sure that professionals follow the ethics standards required by the profession, and to provide consequences for those who fail to do so. The profession of neuropsychology and training of professionals in the field must be regularized in the country, to reduce the frequency of future ethical misconducts.