Sarah Corrie & David A. Lane

The scientist-practitioner model has been proposed as a viable basis for the development of coaching psychology, despite proving to be a controversial ideal in other forms of applied psychology. This article examines what is meant by this term and how it can contribute to the development of coaching psychology and proposes a redefinition of the model that is fit for the purposes of contemporary coaching practice.

Keywords: scientist-practitioner model, coaching psychology, science, identity, applied psychology.

Full article: Volume 5, Issue 2 pages 61 - 67