State of the interface between clinical and social psychology

In this article various topics related to the future viability and directions of the interface are discussed. The applied market has already been reduced and continued reduction is projected for the ensuing years. In contrast to the previous and present male-dominated work force, the overwhelming majority of those who work in future academic and therapeutic markets will be females. The future role of interface scholars in defining the nature of theory and interventions related to helping people to change is examined. The means for educating students at the interface also are reviewed. The present proliferation of journals combining social and clinical/counseling psychology is described as providing a viable set of outlets for new ideas. Along with social, clinical, and counseling psychologists, personality psychologists have joined the set of players in the interface. Scholars are encouraged to explore 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, drug 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.