Correlations Between Supervisory Relationships and Effectiveness: Self-Perceptions of Supervisor and Supervisee

<p>This descriptive quantitative study explored the relationship of supervisory effectiveness and supervisory working alliance as rated by supervisor and supervisee. These constructs were assessed by two self report measures: Supervisory Working Alliance Inventory (SWAI) and The Supervision: Adherence and Guidance Evaluation (SAGE). SWAI was used to gather information on the perceptions of the supervisor and supervisee actions of each other, how this affects the relationship, and the supervisee’s interaction with clients. The SAGE was utilized to allow for measurement of the facilitating effect the supervisor has on the learner as demonstrated by use of a range of supervisory techniques that are known to be effective. The selection of these measures answers a call from the literature to examine the supervisory process using multiple, methodologically sound measures.</p><p>A convenience sample of 42 counseling students and supervisors was drawn from students and supervisors at a CACREP accredited university in the Midwest. Participants had the option of completing the questionnaire in the classroom or at their discretion using the internet data collection service Survey Monkey.</p><p>Several important correlations were examined using a Pearson’s correlation coefficient: (a) between supervisee and supervisory perceived working alliance and effectiveness, (b) between supervisees perceived working alliance and effectiveness, and (c) between supervisors perceived working alliance and effectiveness. Positive correlations between working alliance and effectiveness ratings for supervision dyads were anticipated and supported. There was a strong, positive correlation between relationship and effectiveness ratings for supervisors and supervisees, <i>r</i> = .765, <i>p</i> = .01 for supervisee reports and <i>r</i> = .699, <i>p</i> = .001. Internal consistency for these measures was also supported by Cronbach’s Alpha analysis. Correlations between supervisor and supervisee reports were anticipated but did not approach significance in this sample. Mean scores for the supervisor group were lower than the supervisee group for working alliance and effectiveness. Supervisor ratings on the SAGE are reflective of a significant difference (<i>p</i><.030) between the contract and no contract groups. The mean score difference clearly illustrates this difference: the contract group (<i>m</i> = 102.4) versus the no contract group (<i>m</i> = 79.1).</p><p>These results indicated that supervisor and supervisee perceptions of working alliance and effectiveness in supervision are associated. Overall, supervisors rated the effectiveness of the supervisory process lower than supervisees. Supervisors who reported contract utilization rated the supervisory process as more effective. Implications towards effective supervision, the importance of working alliance, and suggestions for future research are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

EdD

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Counselor Education

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Cincinnati

Year dc:date

2012

Author dc:creator

• Stewart-Hopkins, Patricia F.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Tang, Mei
• Yager, Geoffrey

• Counseling Psychology
• counselor
• supervision

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1353342949

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:ucin1353342949