La Psicologia si presenta nei racconti dei suoi professionisti

Theoretical framework: the social and economic changes we are viewing [...] alter the modalities and pathways through which Self-realization and professional identity can develop [...]" (Salmieri, 2006). Through the expression of a professional choice, a subject puts in professional terms the idea that he made of himself [...] "(Huteau J. and M. Guichard, 2003). Objectives. The work is part of a extensive survey about representations of professional psychological training of students and practitioners, in order to structured orientation programs for young people interested in becoming a psychologist. The aim of the project is to study the elements characterizing the professionalism of the psychologist within the various fields - education and development, work and organization, clinical - through narratives of the Self. Method: Analysis of semi-structured interviews (face to face) of professionals working in various fields, the cues proposed relate to: training process, activities performed, tools used, skills needed. Analysis: Narrative productions were analyzed by "ConcorderPro” a software to detect frequencies of the topic words in the texts. Results: The content analysis highlighted several factors through which practitioners describe the profession. What differentiates the expert groups (development, work-organization, clinical) is the use of terms such as: a) diagnosis, treatment, prevention and understanding of the professional practice goals, b) patients and people for the public to which the practice is revolt c) expertise and experience to the formative elements, d) coaching, observation, therapy and advice on tools and intervention methods used. The motivation factor (a) regards clinical and occupational psychologists involved in the understanding and treatment of patients (b), while developmental psychologists seem to be more involved in prevention. The skills required for the psychologist (c) are: practical experience for clinicians and experts in organization psychology, technical expertise that must be acquired through appropriate training for developmental psychologists. The tools to act professionaly (d) are mainly expressed by each practiotioner in terms of therapy. Differences in the semantic component of content also emerged: occupational psychologists attribute the goals of psychology to understanding and improving human relations in social organizations, clinical and educational psychologists are devoted to the individual as a subject who needs individual wellness before he can develop relational skills.