In search of a cyber supervision process: From the perspective of social work supervisees in Mainland China

Abstract

Purpose The need for cyber supervision has arisen owing to a lack of access to supervision resources in remote locations in Mainland China. This study explores the experiences of receiving or implementing cyber supervision.

Methods Twenty-four graduates of a nationwide supervision training program participated in telephone interviews.

Results The findings revealed the themes concerning the process of conducting cyber supervision. Methods used by cyber-supervisors to understand supervision context and build supervisory relationships were identified.

Discussion The findings lead to an increased understanding of the process of cyber supervision and will have implications for the further development of cyber supervision.

Conclusion Implications of this study provide insights into the important process of cyber supervision.