STATE OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGY

In this article various topics related to the future viability and dir ections of the interface are discussed. The applied market has already been reduced and continued reduction is projected for the ensuing yea rs. In contrast to the previous and present male-dominated work force, the overwhelming majority of those who work in future academic and th erapeutic markets will be females. The future role of interface schola rs in defining the nature of theory and interventions related to helpi ng people to change is examined. The means for educating students at t he interface also are reviewed. The present proliferation of journals combining social and clinical/counseling psychology is described as pr oviding a viable set of outlets for new ideas. Along with social, clin ical, and counseling psychologists, personality psychologists have joi ned the set of players in the interface. Scholars are encouraged to ex plore situational factors in addition to individual differences. it is suggested that interface scholars should tackle ''problems of passion '' (e.g., physical abuse, teenage pregnancy, risky sexual practices, d rug usage, etc.). Additionally, unraveling myths related to labeling, comorbidity, specificity, and the supposed independence of prediction and criterion variables are all topics worthy of subsequent focus.