Date of Conferral
5-15-2025
Date of Award
May 2025
Degree
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
School
Psychology
Advisor
Mark Arcuri
Abstract
Teleassessments gained prominence as a viable means of conducting psychological assessments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was an exploration of teleassessment use catalyzed by the pandemic, with a focus on the postpandemic era. The aim was to identify the factors influencing perceptions and strategies used in effective postpandemic teleassessment adoption, including factors that influence licensed psychologists’ perceptions of effective teleassessments and strategies adopted to maintain quality practices since face-to-face restrictions were lifted. The significance of this inquiry extended to various stakeholders, including mental health care practitioners, policymakers, and the public, all of whom have a vested interest in ensuring efficient and ethical mental health services are delivered in a rapidly evolving landscape. The study’s conceptual framework integrated components of the technology acceptance model and the diffusion of innovation theory. Ten psychologists licensed in the state of Texas participated in virtual audio-recorded semistructured interviews. Data were then thematically analyzed, resulting in four recurring themes reflecting factors that influenced perceived effectiveness: benefits and strengths, limitations of teleassessments, client factors, and professional and institutional factors. Patterns showed three central themes in strategies used in postpandemic quality teleassessment adoption: administrative modifications, enhanced observations, and technology management. Understanding postpandemic teleassessment experiences can be pivotal in its continued use and ultimately lead to positive social change.
Recommended Citation
Cardentey, Jacklin B., "Postpandemic Perspectives of Teleassessments in Clinical Psychology" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 17803.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/17803
