What Do Sri Lankan Psychologists Think About the Profession? Qualitative Analysis Using Modified Grounded Theory
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Vol 06 Number 2 July 2025
Michiko Ishikawa, Yasuaki Suzuki, Jiro Ogata Tokyo University of Social Welfare, Japan Hiroyuki Ikushima Former Aichi University of Education, Japan Panch Ramalingam Pondicherry University, India MAM Sameem South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Page No:117-129
The objectives of this study is to critically examine the perspectives of Sri Lankan
psychologists regarding their nature of work and their profession. Data from interviews
with 20 psychologists (with 1 to 14 years of experience) was collected using semistructured
interviews and other methods, and analyzed using a modified grounded
theory approach. Results showed that while they had “no opportunities to learn and
develop,” psychologists provided “diverse support “while dealing with “values and
prejudices based on diverse fields and religions” and feeling “the significance and reward
of empathy.” They also expressed a desire for “importance of attending regional
conferences and improved working conditions” as a form of support