
handle: 11250/3201774
This study explores how newly graduated psychologists experience their work environment and tasks, in relation to their expectations during the transition from education to working life. The underlying research question is «how do newly graduated psychologists experience the work environment and work tasks, in relation to their actual expectations of their professional role?». The findings show that the work environment plays a crucial role in supporting newly graduated psychologists as they face new demands and expectations. Factors such as accessible leadership, an open and supportive culture, structured mentorship and supervisor programs, as well as a gradual allocation of patient portfolios, contribute to a safe and sustainable transition. These structures seems to help mitigate a potential practice shock and strengthen feelings of mastery and development. Meanwhile, certain challenges are highlighted, particularly related to administrative tasks, unclear role boundaries, and individual differences in the experience of support structures. These challenges emphasize the importance of clear role definitions, improving workflow efficiency, and systematic follow- up during the onboarding process. The study provides insights into how organizational structures, leadership, and social frameworks influence newly graduated psychologists' experiences at the start of their professional careers, and emphasizes the interaction between individual, group, leader, and organizational levels. The findings may be valuable to the field of practice as well as future research on the transition from education to working life for psychologists in a Norwegian context.
Denne studien undersøker hvordan nyutdannede psykologer opplever arbeidsmiljøet og arbeidsoppgavene sine, i forhold til deres forventninger ved overgangen fra studiene til arbeidslivet. Problemstillingen som ligger til grunn er «hvordan opplever nyutdannede psykologer arbeidsmiljøet og arbeidsoppgavene, i forhold til deres faktiske forventninger til rollen sin?». Funnene viser at arbeidsmiljøet spiller en sentral rolle i å støtte nyutdannede psykologer i møte med nye krav og forventinger. Faktorer som tilgjengelig ledelse, en åpen og støttende kultur, systematiserte fadder- og veilederordninger, samt en gradvis tildeling av pasientportefølje, bidrar til en trygg og bærekraftig overgang. Disse strukturene ser ut til å dempe et eventuelt praksissjokk og styrke opplevelsen av mestring og utvikling. Samtidig belyses enkelte utfordringer, særlig knyttet til administrative arbeidsoppgaver, uklare rolleavgrensninger og individuelle forskjeller i opplevelsen av støtteordninger. Disse utfordringene peker på viktigheten av tydelig rolleavklaring, effektivisering av arbeidsflyt, og systematisk oppfølging i onboardingsprosessen. Studien bidrar med innsikt i hvordan organisering, lederskap og sosiale rammer kan påvirke nyutdannedes opplevelse av starten på arbeidslivet, og fremhever behovet for flernivåtilnærminger som ser individ, gruppe, ledelse og organisasjon i sammenheng. Resultatene kan være nyttige for både praksisfeltet og videre forskning på overgangen fra utdanning til arbeidsliv for psykologer i en norsk kontekst.
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