Journal of Forensic Psychology

Department of Forensic Psychology, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Survey on the Challenges Experienced by Forensic Psychology Practitioners in the Philippines
  Author(s): Arianethe H Villegas-Legaspi, Nixon V Agaser* and Ma Rachel Miguel
  
  Forensic Psychology is a relatively new field of expertise in the Philippines. Requirements for qualifying as an expert witness are severe, but these have not been to become united in the form of policy or guidelines. The research conducted explored the actual challenges faced by forensic psychology practitioners. There were 30 participants who answered a researcher made survey questionnaire. The study made use of a quantitative research design and explored Nine (9) areas of forensic psychology practice where challenges might arise among practitioners. The areas of administration and interpretation of instruments and writing psychological reports are particularly easy for the participants. While all areas appear to be relatively without any difficulties, the areas that received the lowest scores are court appearances and schedules, testifying in court, being asked by prosecutor/judge,.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2475-319X.24.9.328

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