Abstract
In this study, dropout from counseling sessions were investigated in order to examine the underlying causes of dropout. Forty-five university students who applied for counseling but dropped out after the preliminary interview or after any of the sessions participated in the study. The data of the research were collected by Counseling Dropout Survey that was developed by researchers. In this study, frequency distribution and percentages were calculated. Content analysis was used in the analysis of quantitative data. At the end of the study, mostly indicated reasons of dropout were busy schedule in university or at work, decrease in motivation and their belief that the methods used in the counseling would not help their improvement. It has also been found that the clients who drop out particularly after the first or second session have a negative attitude towards counseling process in general.
Highlights
Stressful life conditions can lead to various problems in individuals’ personal or social adjustment, in their educational life or career development
In the preliminary interview, psychological counselor tries to get an overview of the clients problem, asks questions in order to get to know the client, replies to the clients questions about the process
The aim of this study is to reveal the dropout rate of clients, the number of premature sessions, the reasons of clients for applying for counseling and the reasons for dropping out of counseling process
Summary
Stressful life conditions can lead to various problems in individuals’ personal or social adjustment, in their educational life or career development. It is possible to receive professional mental health help in order to deal with psychological problems. Psychological counseling starts from the first interaction between the counselor and the client (Gladding, 2013). The counselor gives information about his/her professional competence, psychological counseling process, the rules and the rights of the client. In the preliminary interview, psychological counselor tries to get an overview of the clients problem, asks questions in order to get to know the client, replies to the clients questions about the process. The process of helping the client is proceeded by identifying the problems, situations that reveal or trigger these problems, the client's strengths and sources of support, and seeking possible solutions (Hackney & Cormier, 2008)
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