Personality and gender differences: Comparing clinicians and researchers∗

This article represents an expanded analysis of the author's doctoral dissertation project at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. I would like to thank Richard Bolan and June Hopps for their assistance.

Abstract

An empirical study of dichotomous personality differences distinguishing social work clinicians and researchers is reported. The personality differences were confirmed. Several gender differences were also confirmed. However, these differences were weakpredictors of research attitudes compared to terminal degree. Implications for practice and education are offered.

Notes

This article represents an expanded analysis of the author's doctoral dissertation project at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. I would like to thank Richard Bolan and June Hopps for their assistance.

James Winship Drisko, DSW is Assistant Professor at the Smith College School for Social Work and is engaged in private practice in Northampton. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 63(2), March, 1993.