Telepsychology Outcome Research with Children and Adolescents: A Review of the Literature.

Authors

Norah C. Slone
Robert J. Reese
Michael J. McClellan, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Michael McClellanhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4094-0999

Department

Psychology

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2012

Abstract

Using technology as a service medium has been touted as a potentially feasible and effective alternative and/or adjunct to in-person services. The telepsychology literature has given less attention to children and adolescents in comparison to adults. This review provides a summary and critique of the empirical research focused on psychological services provided to children and adolescents using three technology media (i.e., videoconferencing, Internet, and telephone). The evidentiary support for providing services with each of these media for a range of concerns is encouraging. The quantity and quality of research, however, both need to be enhanced to better understand how technology mediates the provision of youth services, as well as to elevate telepsychology within professional psychology. Future research and its subsequent impact on policy and practice are considered.

Recommended Citation

Slone, Norah C.; Reese, Robert J.; and McClellan, Michael J., "Telepsychology Outcome Research with Children and Adolescents: A Review of the Literature." (2012). EKU Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 622.
https://encompass.eku.edu/fs_research/622

Journal Title

Psychological Services