The role of the educational psychologist in a multi-agency team supporting children who have experienced care: An activity theory framework

Warwick, Rhiannon 2021. The role of the educational psychologist in a multi-agency team supporting children who have experienced care: An activity theory framework. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis is comprised of three parts: a major literature review, an empirical research paper and a critical appraisal. Part 1 This part is divided into three sections that explore the breadth and depth of the topic, as well as the psychological lens adopted for the research study. Part 1 concludes with the academic and professional rationale for the empirical study presented in Part 2. Part 2 The second part is an empirical research paper. It is a summary of the relevant literature pertaining to Educational Psychologists (EPs) working with Social Workers (SWs) in multi-agency teams (MATs) supporting children who are care experienced (CEC). The chosen methodology and procedure are detailed. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with EPs and SWs working in MATs supporting CEC in Wales. The method of data analysis is described, and themes generated are discussed. The findings are reviewed in relation to previous research and psychological theory. Implications for EPs and future research are considered. Part 2 concludes with the discussion of strengths and weaknesses of the research. Part 3 The final part considers a reflective and reflexive account of the research process, offering a critical analysis of the research with discussion of the possible implications of decisions taken as part of the research process.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	17 August 2021
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2021 09:44
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/143335

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