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British Psychology in Crisis: A Case Study in Organisational Dysfunction

Editor : David Pilgrim

Reviews and Endorsements

A forensic analysis of the scandals and continuing failings of the organisation which represents itself as the ambassador and champion of British psychology. Essential reading for all British psychologists.
Professor Mike Wang, Chair, Association of Clinical Psychologists UK

An excellent and engaging read highlighting what happens to organisations where governance & lack of scrutiny are pervasive. Essential reading for all psychologists and related professionals.
Carolyn Brown, retired educational psychologist

It's truly remarkable to read an organizational case study involving a psychological society. Especially one of the most prestigious national psychological societies, with a long history and international standing, like the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Unfortunately, this isn't one of the many success stories described in the literature on organizational, leadership, and management psychology, but rather a highly problematic case that has led the British Psychological Society (BPS) to a near-catastrophic state.

These chapters reveal both peer pressure and the influence of political currents and censorship, so much so that several sections of the volume call for a true, truthful, and authentic narrative of these years of the BPS—a narrative that until now has been distorted and partial.
Andrea Castiello d’Antonio, Qi – Questions and Ideas in Psychology, Issue 113, November 2024