The political lives of New York's school psychologists: A case study of street level bureaucrats' participation in school-based AIDS education

Steven A. Peterson; Amy M. Brofcak

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The political lives of New York's school psychologists: A case study of street level bureaucrats' participation in school-based AIDS education

Steven A. Peterson, Amy M. Brofcak

School of Public Affairs (Harrisburg)

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One common view of bureaucrats is that they carry out their tasks based on their own personal values and beliefs. A sample of New York state school psychologists is studied to see if their involvement in AIDS programming in the schools is driven by their sociopolitical attitudes. Data analysis is carried out, suggesting that school psychologists' beliefs are not as important as other factors in shaping involvement in actual AIDS programming. Results are discussed in light of expectations from theory regarding 'street level bureaucrats', those who actually deliver services.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	261-273
Number of pages	13
Journal	School Psychology International
Volume	18
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034397183006
State	Published - Aug 1997

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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