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Counselor Education Doctoral Students' Levels of Research Self-efficacy, Interest in Research, and Research Mentoring

Author : John T. Petko

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Page : 232 pages

File Size : 46,59 MB

Release : 2012

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Doctoral counselor education programs are charged to develop effective researchers; however, limited investigations have examined research constructs in counselor educators-in-training. Therefore, this study will investigate a national sample of doctoral counselor education students' levels of research self-efficacy (Research Self-Efficacy Scale; Greeley, et. al 1989), interest in research (Interest in Research Questionnaire; Bishop & Bieschke, 1994), and research mentoring (Research Mentoring Experiences Scale; Hollingsworth & Fassinger, 2002). A cross-sectional, correlational research design will be used to test if doctoral counselor education students' year of preparation (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year) predicts their research self-efficacy, interest in research, and research mentoring scores. In addition, the study will investigate if doctoral students' research practices, (e.g., publishing refereed journal articles, presenting papers at national conferences) correlates with their levels of the three research constructs. Limitations and implications for the study will be discussed.



Research Self-efficacy and Research Mentoring Experiences as Predictors of Occupational Commitment in Counselor Education Doctoral Students

Author : Glinda Jeanette Rawls

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Page : 416 pages

File Size : 29,89 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Counseling

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The demands of research and pressure to publish have been identified as reasons doctoral graduates in counselor education infrequently choose faculty careers (Maples, Altekruse, & Testa, 1993; Swickert, 1997). Despite this finding, the counselor education literature provides very little information on doctoral students' research self-efficacy or perceived ability to complete research-related tasks (Bieschke, Bishop, & Herbert, 1995). In addition, research mentoring can enhance research self-efficacy (Hollingsworth & Fassinger, 2002), yet it too remains understudied. Research mentoring involves someone more experienced promoting research skill, awareness, and productivity to someone less experienced (Dohm & Cummings, 2002). Few studies have explored research self-efficacy, research mentoring, and occupational commitment (motivation to work as a counselor educator) in counselor education doctoral students. This study investigated the relationship between research self-efficacy and research mentoring experiences and the degree to which these two variables predict occupational commitment. Doctoral students (n[equals]525) who were members of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) were surveyed using questions from the Self-Efficacy in Research Measure (Kahn & Scott 1997), Research Mentoring Experiences Scale (Hollingsworth & Fassinger, 2002) and Occupational Commitment Scale (Blau, 2003). Nearly half of the students (47%) completed the online survey. Counselor education doctoral students reported high levels of research self-efficacy and occupational commitment, but low satisfaction with their research mentoring experiences. Male doctoral students, in particular, reported significantly lower satisfaction with their research mentoring experiences than females. Results from Pearson correlation showed an inverse relationship between research self-efficacy and research mentoring experiences, as well as occupational commitment and research mentoring experiences. This finding suggests that students with high perceived research self-efficacy and low satisfaction with their research mentoring experiences had high occupational commitment towards faculty careers. Conversely, students with low perceived research self-efficacy and high satisfaction with their research mentoring experiences had low occupational commitment. Additionally, linear regression analysis established research mentoring experiences as the stronger predictor of occupational commitment. Implications for doctoral training in counselor education are discussed.



The Research Self-efficacy of Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Students

Author : Amy L. Jones

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Page : 121 pages

File Size : 47,65 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Counseling

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Research self-efficacy refers to a person's confidence in their ability to perform research activities (Bailey, 1999; Bard et al., 2000; Deemer, 2010; Holden et al., 1999; Kahn, 2001; Mulliken et al., 2007; Phillips et al., 2004; Unrau & Beck, 2004, Unrau & Grinnel, 2005). Little has been written on this topic in relation to Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) doctoral students. The purpose of this small scale exploratory study was to gather data on variables that may be related to doctoral CES students' perceived research self-efficacy and learn about the factors predictive of the students' research self-efficacy. A cross-sectional survey research design was used to investigate this construct among Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students in programs approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). A non-probability, non-randomized, convenience sample (n=60) was obtained from the North Central, Southern, and Northwestern regions of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). The Clinical Research Appraisal Inventory was used to measure research self-efficacy and a demographic questionnaire was used to gather demographic information about the participants. The findings from this study indicate the majority of CES doctoral students do not feel confident in their research skills. The results also indicate that as the number of research training credit hours completed increases so does the research self-efficacy of CES doctoral students. The age, gender, career aspirations, and enrollment status of the participants did not predict their research self-efficacy.





An Examination of the Relationship of Program Factors and Personal Factors to Dissertation Self-efficacy in Counselor Education Doctoral Students

Author : Gregory A. Georgiou

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Page : 188 pages

File Size : 31,58 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Counseling

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This study examined the relationship of program factors (advising relationship and program climate) and personal factors (social support, procrastination, life stressors, finances, and student classification) to dissertation self-efficacy in counselor education doctoral students. Participants included 157 (N=157) counselor education doctoral students who were enrolled full-time or part-time in CACREP-accredited doctoral programs. Empirically-validated instruments were used to collect data through a webbased survey. Results of the study showed that the factors of advising relationship, student classification, and procrastination accounted for 25.1% of the variance in dissertation self-efficacy. Program climate, life stressors, finances, and social support had no effect on dissertation self-efficacy. The study's results indicated that the following conditions led to the highest levels of dissertation self-efficacy: an advisor-advisee working alliance characterized by a strong connection between the two, a participant classified as a doctoral candidate in the program, and a lesser tendency to procrastinate.





Examining the Role of Research Mentoring in Predicting Research Self-efficacy Among Minority Professional Psychology Doctoral Students

Author : Donald Edward Knight

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Page : 141 pages

File Size : 46,89 MB

Release : 2012

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The involvement of racial ethnic minority doctoral students in the conduct of psychological research is of significance in meeting the mental health challenges of an increasingly diverse US population. However, scant empirical evidence exists regarding the mentored research experiences and resulting increases or decreases in confidence these students encounter in conducting research. The purpose of this study is to examine predictors of research self efficacy among a sample of racial ethnic minority PhD students in APA accredited clinical and counseling psychology programs. The study is guided by a social cognitive conceptual framework. Moreover, this study extends prior research, exploring the role of research mentoring experiences in affecting the research self efficacies and behaviors of professional psychology doctoral students. The researcher utilizes a cross-sectional, correlation design in examining the research mentoring experiences and research self efficacies of racial ethnic minority doctoral students. Online survey methodology serves as the process by which data is collected, managed, and initially stored. Participants include 106 individuals, who self-identify as Black or African American, Asian American, Hispanic Latino, Biracial, or Multiracial. Findings reveal endorsement of a range of research mentoring experiences by racial and ethnic minority doctoral students. The research mentoring experiences of minority doctoral students are also shown to account for a significant and unique proportion of variance in research self efficacy above and beyond that explained by RTE and IRQ. Data also suggest the mediating effects of research mentoring experiences on the relationship between students perceptions of their research training environments and their research self efficacies. Further, data indicate the primacy of interest in research over research mentoring experiences as a predictor within the linear model predicting research self efficacy. Finally, results reflect the moderating effect of mentor mentee minority status congruence on the relationship between research mentoring experiences and research self efficacy. Implications for the research mentoring of racial ethnic minority doctoral students are discussed.



Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health

Author : Marissa S. Edwards

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 555 pages

File Size : 50,39 MB

Release : 2024-10-03

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1803925086

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There has been much recent commentary regarding a ‘crisis’ in academic mental health and wellbeing. This Research Handbook showcases cutting-edge studies and insightful narratives on the wellbeing of doctoral students, early career researchers, and faculty members, illuminating the current state of academic mental health research. Importantly, authors also offer potential solutions to the increasingly poor mental health reported by those working and studying in the higher education sector.



Career Counseling

Author : Norman C. Gysbers

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 425 pages

File Size : 37,88 MB

Release : 2014-11-04

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 111902644X

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“This book establishes a new standard. The focus on ‘holism, diversity, and strengths’ sets a fresh direction for the field that will inspire today’s counselors. Distinct from other texts both in terms of style and ease of use, Career Counseling provides a practical model that connects theory, practice, and resources in hopeful and affirming ways, while offering readers new skills and insights.” —Rich Feller, PhD University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Colorado State University Past President, National Career Development Association “Gysbers, Heppner, and Johnston have continued their excellent contributions to the field with this 4th edition. Their approach is highly practical for counselors in helping diverse clients prepare for and manage the changing workplace and economy. I enthusiastically recommend this book as a must-have resource for counseling professionals and as a textbook for graduate counseling programs.” —Kenneth F. Hughey, PhD Kansas State University “We invite all students, professionals, and researchers to read this volume to enrich their practice, research, and the values by which they should be inspired to persist in being active agents of change in the world.” —Laura Nota, PhD, and the Larios Vocational Psychology Team University of Padova, Italy The latest edition of this bestseller will help both counselors-in-training and experienced clinicians update and expand their existing knowledge and skills in career counseling with clients of all ages and circumstances. Significant attention is placed on expanding the career options and empowering the life choices of women; men; racial and ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients; clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds; and individuals with disabilities. Additional topics discussed include traditional and postmodern career theories and approaches, forming a productive alliance with the client, effective use of assessment inventories and instruments, helping clients respond to changes in the workplace and family life, working with resistant clients, developing client action plans, and bringing closure to the counseling process. A new chapter titled “Using Social Media in Career Counseling” rounds out this exceptional book. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]



Personal Experiences of Mentoring Among Doctoral Students in Counselor Education

Author : Rebecca L. Farrell

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Page : 243 pages

File Size : 47,8 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Doctoral students

ISBN : 9781109966312

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It is important to note that these results, which provide a small glimpse to mentoring, cannot be generalized. Implications, however, can be drawn. Mentorship could potentially impact retention and graduation rates and promote professional continuity and identity. Obtaining a richer comprehension of mentorship is required and will most likely enable the profession to maximize practices in an effective and ethical manner, address acclimation, and ensure its longevity.