Abstract

This study was an empirical test of Hogan's developmental hypothesis of supervision. Audio tapes of supervision sessions were analyzed to determine if there were differences in the way supervision is conducted depending upon supervisee level. In additon, in structured interviews, beginning and advanced trainees described helpful areas of supervision inclding supervision focus, supervisor behaviors and types of relationships with their supervisors. The data led to the conclusion that trainee level of development is not a significant variable that actively determines how supervision is conducted nor is it related to trainee perceptions of helpful and/or desired supervisor behaviors. Hogan's hypothesis was not confirmed.