SCHOVER E T AL./SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS IN PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING

Research has suggested that sexual relationships between psychology educa-tors and their students often have adverse consequences. Therefore, ethical guidelines setting limits on such relationships are proposed. Coping strategies are offered for students who experience sexual harassment from educators. The task of the administrator in handling complaints of harassment is also discussed. In reporting the results of a survey on sex between educators and students in clinical psychology (Pope, Levenson & Schover, 1979), and in pointing out the lack of professional standards on this issue (Pope, Schover & Levenson, 1980), we took a neutral stance on the risks vs. benefits of such relationship. The response to our research, however, has strengthened our belief that adverse consequences far outweigh the potential for emotional or professional growth. While some psychol