Abstract:
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the clinical supervisor
supervisory styles (Attractive, Interpersonally-oriented and Task-oriented),
working-alliance (Rapport and Client Focus) and burnout (Personal, Work-related and
Client-related) in the sample population. It was hypothesized that there will be a significant
correlation between these three variables. The sample comprised of 4 female clinical
supervisees
psychology supervisors and 7 female MS/M.Phil. Level supervisees of each supervisor.
The data was collected for the study through self-report questionnaires i.e. Supervisory
Style Inventory (Supervisor and Supervisee Form), Supervisory Working-Alliance
(Supervisor and Supervisee form) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. To analyze the data bivariate correlation. Paired Sample t-test and Stepwise Multiple regression were used along with descriptive statistics. It found that there is significant correlation strong
positive and negative correlations exist among hypothesized variables at p<.05.
Furthermore results also showed significant differences in the means of supervisor and
was supervisees perceptions of the all three variables and their subscale
