Ethics in Sport Psychology PDF

ETHICS IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SPORT PSYCHOLOGY The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) aims to be the leading international and inclusive organization focused on the development of sport psychology in all regions and cultural areas of t...

ETHICS IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SPORT PSYCHOLOGY The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) aims to be the leading international and inclusive organization focused on the development of sport psychology in all regions and cultural areas of the world, promoting professional impact in the global community through research and practice The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) As a global organisation, ISSP encompasses professionals that render services to individuals, groups and the society at large, who ought to have ethics to guide their engagement in rendering services Such code of ethics will protect the members’ interest so as to comply with their underlying practice as well as it will contribute to guarantee the protection of the clients Principles 1) Beneficence and Concern for Others’ Well-being 2) Respect for Peoples’ Rights and Dignity 3) Social Justice and Responsibility 4) Competence, Expertise and Proficiency in Professional Work 5) Professional and Scientific Responsibility 6) Integrity and Propriety Standards 1) Avoiding Harm in Professional Practice 2) Multicultural and Diversity Awareness in professional practice 3) Exploitation of clients 4) Multiple Role Relationships 5) Confidentiality in Professional Work 6) Impaired Professionals 7) Informed Consent in Professional Practice 8) Documentation and Record Keeping of Professional Work Standards 9) Conflicting Demands/Conflicts of Interest in Service Provision 10)The Use of Technology in Professional Practice/Service Provision 11)Referrals in Professional Work 12)Competence of Professional work 13)Supervision in Professional Practice 14)Bartering and Financial Arrangements in Service Provision 15)Assessment in Professional Work 16)(Termination of Services PRINCIPLES ETHICS IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Principle #1: beneficence and concern for others’ well-being ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are based on the principle of Beneficence and Concern for Others’ Well-being. They obligate themselves to act for the benefit of others with whom they work (e.g., individual, teams, organisations, students, trainees, and supervisees) They seek to safeguard the welfare of those with whom they work. They strive to be the best practitioners they are able to be while working with clients as well as in their own personal lives. The welfare of the people with whom they work as well as the standing in the member’s profession take precedence over the individual member’s self-interest. Principle #2: respect for peoples’ rights and dignity ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are based on the principle of Respect for People’s Right and Dignity They conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies respect for the dignity and worth of all people, and an individual’s right to privacy, confidentiality, self-determination and justice In particular, they take special safeguards that may be necessary to protect the rights and welfare of persons or communities they serve whose vulnerabilities could impair autonomous decision- making. Principle #3: social justice and responsibility ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are based on the principle of Social Justice and Responsibility. They do not engage in unfair discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or any basis proscribed by law, and take precautions to ensure that their potential biases do not lead to or condone unjust practices. Principle #4: competence, expertise, & proficiency in professional work ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are based on the principle of Competence, Expertise, and Proficiency. They only provide psychological services within the boundaries of their professional competence, described by their knowledge, skill, training and experience. Competence refers to the practitioner’s ability to provide those specific services to a requisite professional standard. Principle #5: professional and scientific responsibility ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are grounded in their professional and scientific responsibilities. They engage in their practice relying on valid and reliable scientific frameworks, theories, and constructs. They only provide services within the boundaries of valid and reliable scientific knowledge.  Principle #6: integrity and propriety ISSP Registered practitioners’ actions are based on the principles of Integrity and Propriety. They are aware of the high level of trust that is the foundation of their professional relationships with clients, trainees, students, and supervisees. Acting with integrity and propriety is reflected in being honest and fair in describing or reporting research, teaching and practice to other professionals, clients or the public; it is guided by the values of honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, consistency, respect, and cultural sensitivity. STANDARDS ETHICS IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Standard #1: avoiding harm ISSP Registered practitioners shall conduct themselves in a manner beneficial to the wellbeing of their clients with well-intended actions to mitigate, limit, and/or avoid any harm. “Harm” implies any negative consequences that are unjust and can cause significant damage physically, mentally, or socially. Standard #2: multicultural and diversity awareness in professional practice ISSP Registered practitioners are aware of and respect cultural, individual, and role differences, including those regarding, but not limited to, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status. They attempt to eliminate the effect of biases on their work based on these areas and do not knowingly participate in or condone discriminatory practices.  Standard #3: exploitation of clients ISSP Registered practitioners value honesty, probity, accuracy, clarity and fairness in their interactions with all persons and peoples, and seek to promote integrity in the practice of their profession. They seek to contribute to the welfare of those with whom they work, striving to function appropriately in accordance with those roles and obligations, and avoiding improper and potentially harmful dual relationships. They do not exploit or mislead other people during or after professional relationships. Standard #4: multiple role relationships A multiple relationship occurs when a ISSP-R practitioner is in a professional role with a person and at the same time is in another role with the same person, or is in a relationship with a person closely associated with or related to the person with whom the practitioner has the professional relationship, or promises to enter into another relationship in the future with the person or a person closely associated with or related to the person. Standard #5: confidentiality in professional work ISSP Registered practitioners have an obligation to take reasonable actions in order to protect and preserve confidential information acquired through their professional work. Confidentiality extends to information obtained through or stored in any medium and is influenced by law, organisational guidelines and professional/scientific relationships. Decisions concerning the confidentiality of information should be made in line with relevant legal and organizational requirements relating to the collection, storage, processing, dissemination and disposal of information.  Standard #6: impaired professionals Impairment refers to a significantly diminished capacity to perform professional functions, which typically falls short of or precedes incapacitation, that is, a total inability to perform professional functions. The absence of impairment is reflected by a practitioner being considered “fit to practice”, wherein they have the skills, knowledge, character and health they need to practice their profession safely and effectively. Impairment may also result from issues outside of professional environment or performance where one’s conduct may affect the protection of the public or undermine public confidence in the profession. Impaired fitness to practice typically means a concern about the practitioners’ conduct, competence, health or character. Standard #7: informed consent in professional practice ISSP Registered practitioners providing services (e.g., assessment, consultation, supervision) in person or via electronic transmission or other forms of communication, obtain the informed consent of the person or organisation using language that is reasonably understandable to that person or organisation. Standard #8: documentation and record keeping of professional work ISSP Registered practitioners create, and to the extent the records are under their control, maintain, disseminate, store, retain, and dispose of records and data relating to their professional work in order to: (a) facilitate provision of services later by them or by other professionals, (b) allow for replication of research design and analyses, (c) respect clients’ confidentiality, (d) address clients’ welfare, (e) meet institutional requirements, (f) ensure accuracy of billing and payments, and (g) ensure compliance with law.  Standard #9: conflicting demands/conflicts of interest in service provision ISSP Registered practitioners must be aware of and accept appropriate responsibility for what is within their authority and power, control or decision making. Awareness of responsibility ensures that the trust of others is not abused, the power of influence is properly managed and that duty towards others is always prioritized. They should be honest, truthful, accurate and consistent in their actions, words, decisions, and methods serve as the guidance of high standard in integrity. That including to set aside self-interest or personal benefits for the interest of others in a professional context.  Standard #10: the use of technology in professional practice/service provision ISSP Registered practitioners remain up-to-date with the rapid changes and development of the technology they currently use or potentially could use in their practice. Technology can be implemented both in terms of means of communication, including, but not limited to, e-mailing; social medias; instant messaging; and text messaging, as well as integrative part of the service providing relationship, which might include, but is not limited to biofeedback and neurofeedback instrumentation. Technology is often incorporated through the use of computers, tablets and/or, smart phone devices. Standard #11: referrals in professional work ISSP Registered practitioners must work within the boundaries of their training and ability to provide services as requested by their clients and consultees, according to the principle of benevolence and non-maleficence. If unable to comply, they can refer professional work to other agents, depending on the clients’ needs and/or cooperate with other professionals or institutions in the clients’ best interest. Standard #12: referrals in professional work ISSP Registered practitioners must maintain the highest standards of competence in order to protect the safety and well-being of service users, the integrity of the field, and their own professional status. A competent practitioner is able to offer services that are fit for purpose and considered to meet professional standards. Standard #13: supervision in professional practice ISSP Registered practitioners must engage in the pursuing of professional excellence as a lifelong effort, following an adequate education and training as well as a result of the experience developed through their professional career. Supervision is an essential part of a ISSP-R practitioner’s continuing development throughout their entire career. ISSP will promote the role of supervisor as well as verify the adequate supervision to the current and future ISSP-R practitioners. Standard #14: bartering and financial arrangements in service provision ISSP Registered practitioners must enter into professional relationships with their clients and supervisee with clear agreements about all aspects related to billing and compensation.  Standard #15: assessment in professional work ISSP Registered practitioners utilise assessment to support professional practice and service provision to clients. Psychological assessment incorporates a range of assessment methods to gather data and information about clients, including psychological tests; behavioural observation; structured, semi- structured and clinical interviews; questionnaires; rating scales; checklists; behavioural simulations or games; and other evidencebased approaches. Key areas of ethical consideration in the use of assessment by sport psychologists includes: (a) Competence, (b) Informed Consent, (c) Confidentiality, (d) Communication of Psychological Assessment Results, (e) Security of Psychological Assessment Data and Records, (f) Acquisition, Security, and Disposal of Psychological Tests. Standard #16: termination of services ISSP Registered practitioners who must terminate a professional relationship with a client should consider the processes inherent in the services rendered, the personal aspects of the client’s well- being, and all the factors influencing the service delivery process.