Generic qualitative dissertations in counselor education: A content analysis

We conducted a content analysis of generic qualitative counseling dissertations (GQR; N = 70), examining their methodological justifications, coherence, and trustworthiness. Dissertations authors often presented vague methodological justifications. Findings have implications for constructing methodo...

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Published inCounselor education and supervision Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 52 - 63
Main Authors Waalkes, Phillip L., DeCino, Daniel Andrew, LeBlanc, Joe, Phelps‐Pineda, Monica Maria, Somerville, Tiffany, Flynn, Stephen V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Wiley 01.03.2023
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Comparative Analysis
Connected Discourse
Content Analysis
Counselor education
Counselor Training
Dissertations & theses
Doctoral Dissertations
doctoral research preparation
Doctoral Students
generic qualitative research
Graduate students
Graduate studies
Qualitative Research
Research Methodology
Trust (Psychology)
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Summary:We conducted a content analysis of generic qualitative counseling dissertations (GQR; N = 70), examining their methodological justifications, coherence, and trustworthiness. Dissertations authors often presented vague methodological justifications. Findings have implications for constructing methodological justifications, integrating relevant literature, and awareness of how GQR compares to other qualitative methodologies.
ISSN:0011-0035
1556-6978
DOI:10.1002/ceas.12261