Prediction of Membership in Rehabilitation Counseling Professional Associations

Phillips, Brian N.; Leahy, Michael J.

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“…This was especially important as we anticipated that we would achieve a response rate, based on other studies using an electronic survey platform (e.g., Phillips & Leahy, 2012), of somewhere between 20% and 25%. As can be observed, the response rate for the RSI-R study was 21% and the KVI-R study was 22%.…”

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Empirically Derived Test Specifications for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

Leahy

Chan

Sung

et al. 2012

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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This study examined the major job functions and knowledge domains required for effective rehabilitation counseling practice in today's rapidly changing practice environment to revise and update the test specifications for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification examination. This report describes the methodology used in this nationwide study, the primary research questions addressed, the study's principal findings and recommendations, including the new set of test specifications that will guide future versions of the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination. The results of this study provide empirical support for the description of the knowledge base underlying the practice of rehabilitation counseling and contributes further empirical evidence in relation to the content and construct validity of the knowledge domains identified in this replication and extension of the most recent study completed in 2006.

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Empirically Derived Test Specifications for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

Leahy

Chan

Sung

et al. 2012

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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“…The survey instrument was developed by the authors between June and November 2015, with consideration of previously implemented instruments that examined motivations and predictors of membership [ 2 , 5 – 7 , 22 , 23 ]. Questions were further developed using published literature [ 4 , 8 , 19 , 24 – 26 ].…”

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“…The literature reveals a general consensus that the establishment of a professional association is an essential step for achieving and maintaining a professional status and indeed a profession [ 4 – 9 ]. The credibility of a profession is generally considered to be a measure of both the vitality and credibility of its associations [ 7 ]. A stronger, more engaged membership serves to benefit not only the organisation, in advancing the profession, but also can positively impact on the professional development of the membership [ 5 , 7 ].…”

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“…The credibility of a profession is generally considered to be a measure of both the vitality and credibility of its associations [ 7 ]. A stronger, more engaged membership serves to benefit not only the organisation, in advancing the profession, but also can positively impact on the professional development of the membership [ 5 , 7 ].…”

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The factors and motivations behind United Kingdom chiropractic professional association membership: a survey of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Alumni

Wotherspoon

McCarthy

2016

Chiropr Man Therap

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BackgroundThere are many professional associations representing chiropractors and chiropractic in the United Kingdom (UK). Each has its unique selling points (USPs) and chiropractors can choose to join as many as they like; however, cost of membership has to be weighed against perceived benefits. The predictors of UK chiropractic association membership and motivational factors to join these associations, have not formally been identified. This research study aimed to identify some of the factors and motivations in Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) Alumni regarding their decision to join (or not) a UK chiropractic professional association.MethodsAn online survey instrument, comprising 23 questions, was administered from November-December 2015 via a link announced on ‘The WIOC Alumni’ Facebook group (N = 655), the active platform for the WIOC Alumni Organisation.ResultsOne hundred forty-eight respondents (approximately 22.6 % of ‘The WIOC Alumni’ Facebook group membership) completed the survey. Ten factors were reported to be important in decision making: ‘promoting public awareness of chiropractic’ (91.2 %), ‘access to professional indemnity insurance’ (89.2 %), ‘overall professionalism of the association’ (87.2 %), ‘the identity of the association’ (77.7 %), ‘positive attitude to research’ (77.0 %), ‘workplace support and advice’ (68.9 %), ‘access to events \ courses \ seminars’ (64.2 %), ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities’ (62.2 %), ‘cost of membership’ (59.5 %) and ‘addresses my area of interest’ (56.1 %). ‘Many of my friends have joined’ (71.6 %) was considered unimportant, whereas ‘Lobbying: Influencing policy’ and ‘career development’ were considered important by almost twice as many as those that consider them unimportant (45.3 %: 25.7 % and 43.9 %: 27.0 % respectively), ‘requirement of employment’ and ‘associations newsletter’ were seen as unimportant by roughly twice as many as those considering them important (44.6 %: 28.4 % and 35.8 %: 28.4 % respectively). Should it become an option, almost 71 % of respondents would support the unification of the four main UK chiropractic associations, (the British, McTimoney, Scottish and United, Chiropractic Associations: BCA MCA, SCA and UCA, respectively).ConclusionsSeveral factors have an important effect on motivations to join UK chiropractic professional associations. Further research is required to determine if this is WIOC specific or can be extrapolated more generally.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12998-016-0115-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Some reasons for establishing professional organizations include (a) tackling professional problems, (b) attempting to increase the power of legislative authorities, and (c) clearly explaining their objectives for enhancing organizational power (Esmaeili, Dehghan-Nayeri, & Negarandeh, (2013). Phillips and Leahy (2012) believed professional associations (a) provide for the professional development for their members, (b) set standards for educational practice, (c) organize and host forums on issues important to the members, and (d) attempt to unify political action campaigns to better position the profession. These reasons closely align with the purposes of organizations that support technology and engineering professions (Epsilon Pi Tau, 2013; ITEEA, 2011).…”

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<p>Technology and Engineering Education Doctoral Students’ Perceptions of Their Profession</p>

Martin¹,

Ritz²,

Kosloski³

2014

JOTS

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The growth and vitality of both technology and engineering education professions rely on the quality of contributions of its new and emerging leaders. Many of these leaders are currently enrolled students in doctoral programs. These students will be challenged to assume leadership roles in which they are not currently engaged (Ehrenberg, Jakubson, Groen, So, & Price, 2007). Some students may choose to focus their careers in developing new curricula; some will become active in grant writing and grant procurement; some will choose to serve as officers in their professional organizations; and others will contribute to the body of literature in their discipline. Wherever these future leaders decide to focus their efforts, they will likely have an impact on their profession. This study reports on currently enrolled doctoral students’ perceptions related to the focus of content taught in formalized K-12 technology and engineering education programs, methods used to prepare future technology and engineering teachers, characteristics of their planned professional involvement, and future forecasting for their school subject. This is the second study by the authors focusing on doctoral students’ perceptions.

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Prediction of Membership in Rehabilitation Counseling Professional Associations

Abstract: Declining membership is a concerning yet poorly understood issue affecting professional associations across disciplines (Bauman, 2008).

Cited by 26 publications

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Empirically Derived Test Specifications for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

Empirically Derived Test Specifications for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

The factors and motivations behind United Kingdom chiropractic professional association membership: a survey of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Alumni

<p>Technology and Engineering Education Doctoral Students’ Perceptions of Their Profession</p>

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