Sources by Which Students Perceive Professional Counselors’ Effectiveness

Using qualitative research methods interviews were conducted with college students regarding the sources they used in generating perceptions of professional counselors. Respondents believed that word of mouth, media sources, and personal experiences were responsible for their understandings of profe...

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Published inThe Professional Counselor (Greensboro, N.C.) Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 33 - 42
Main Authors Firmin, Michael W., Wantz, Richard A., Firmin, Ruth L., Johnson, Courtney B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Greensboro National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) 01.01.2012
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc
Subjects
Advocacy
College Students
Counseling
Counselors
Information Sources
Knowledge Level
Mental disorders
Mental health care
Minority students
Perceptions
Qualitative Research
Semi Structured Interviews
Social workers
Student Attitudes
Studies
United States (Midwest)
Word of mouth advertising
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Summary:Using qualitative research methods interviews were conducted with college students regarding the sources they used in generating perceptions of professional counselors. Respondents believed that word of mouth, media sources, and personal experiences were responsible for their understandings of professional counselors. The findings have applications for leaders in professional counseling organizations. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2164-3989
2164-3989
DOI:10.15241/mwf.2.1.33