Investigating the Perception of Conflict Management Styles in Supervisory Relationships within SLP
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Jalyssa Matos
CoPIs:
Michele Currenti, Madelyn Salvatore, Christina Sheafer, Dani Castelli, Michael Kaiteris, Brian Magueta, Sarah Weiner, Hannah Carbone
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Speech-Language Pathology
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Darya Hinman
Abstract:
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are required to engage in work-based education as part of their graduate degree programs, which includes a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience. Supervisors hold their position due to their clinical experience. Novice clinicians need supervisors to help guide their clinical skills so that they can also be better prepared in their scope of practice. Multiple generations will likely interact on a daily basis in supervisory relationships. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, and the supervisor-supervisee relationship is not immune to this, therefore, it is imperative to investigate what may positively and negatively impact working relationships. Generational conflicts are bound to happen in an environment where professionals of different generations work so closely. Conflict can arise from a multitude of reasons, ranging from differences in personality, gender, experience, and so forth, where many of these topics have been investigated in the present literature, but not as they relate to speech-language pathology.