College Counselors Research Articles

Research on Strategies for College Counselors in Conducting Mental Health Education for College Students

In recent years, with the rapid development of society and increasing competition, the mental health of college students has garnered more attention. Influenced by changes in their educational, family, and social environments, college students face new demands for mental health education. In the practice of mental health education, college counselors play a key role as guides in promoting students' holistic development, guardians in optimizing the university mental health education system, and managers in enhancing the effectiveness of mental health education. This paper first introduces common psychological issues among college students then discusses the necessity for college counselors to conduct mental health education from three perspectives, and finally proposes four strategies for counselors to implement mental health education, with the aim of providing a reference for student management in higher education institutions.

Community College Counselors’ Experiences Assisting Community College Students in Navigating Course-Taking at Multiple Institutions

ABSTRACT Community college counselors play an important role in supporting students’ decision-making as they navigate toward varied academic goals. Most community college students intend to transfer and thus must navigate the regulations and policies of two institutions, and many follow nonlinear enrollment patterns. Knowledgeable, personalized advising is an important resource for students in community colleges. Yet, counselors often juggle multiple roles, manage large counselor-to-student caseloads with limited resources, and must understand and meet the needs of a growing diverse student body. This study examines the factors that affect community college counselors’ ability to assist community college students in navigating multiple institutions at once while taking classes at a four-year university through a policy called cross-enrollment. To do so, we employed focus group interviews with 29 community college counselors from three community colleges in California. We found that institutional resources and support, cross-campus collaborations, counselors’ perception of the benefits and challenges associated with cross-enrollment, and counselors’ perception of the ideal cross-enrollment student were factors that affected counselors’ ability and willingness to facilitate cross-enrollment efforts. The findings suggest that improving the uptake of cross-enrolling is contingent on institutions improving their cross-institutional collaborations and providing community college counselors with adequate professional development and resources on the policy.

A study of college counselors’ coping styles under occupational stress: mediating and moderating effects of occupational emotions

A study of college counselors’ coping styles under occupational stress: mediating and moderating effects of occupational emotions

Exploring the Work of College Counselors Based on Crisis Management Theory

As the front-line organizers and implementers of student affairs, college counselors bear significant responsibilities in the prevention and disposal of student crises. Based on the theory of crisis management, this paper deeply analyzes the student work of college counselors. It first sorts out the types of common student crises in colleges and universities, including psychological and academic ones, and points out their characteristics. Then, it points out many existing problems in the current crisis management work of college counselors. Subsequently, it proposes corresponding strategies and suggestions from the dimensions of crisis prevention, response, and recovery, aiming to improve the crisis management level of college counselors and provide a solid guarantee for the healthy development of students and the safety and stability of the campus.

Practical Research on the Work of College Counselors in the Internet Era

With the rapid development of modern technology, the internet and computers have been widely integrated into production and daily life. To achieve sustainable development goals and move towards diversification in the education sector, it is necessary to introduce modern educational concepts and work models. Counselors are an indispensable element in the work of college students. Traditional work models are no longer able to meet the personalized development needs of students and even seriously hinder the progress of the work. Counselors should transform their traditional work thinking, rely on internet technology to expand their work space, break the constraints of time and space, and provide objective conditions for exploring the future prospects of their work. In order to improve the overall efficiency of daily management work, counselors need to follow the trend of the times, seize the opportunities of the times under the premise of adhering to the laws of student development, and give full play to the advantages of internet technology applications to meet the diverse challenges of their work.

Research on the Management of College Counselors and Students Under the Background of Three Complete Education

Under the background of the rapid development of higher education, the concept of three full education (full education, whole education, all-round education) has become the core guiding ideology of college education. As the most basic leader, organization manager and coordinator of student management work, the role and responsibilities of university counselors are particularly important. This paper aims to discuss how college counselors can effectively carry out student management under the background of three comprehensive education , and realize the goal of students comprehensive development through innovative ideas, optimizing management mode and improving education ability.

Realistic Dilemma and Promotion Path: Study on The Affinity of College Counselors from the Perspective of "Micro-Language"--Based on the investigation and analysis of 585 college students

The meaning of "micro-language" and its significance to the improvement of college counselors' affinity are explained. A sample of 585 college students is analyzed, and it is found that the affinity of counselors in the field of "micro-language" is generally good but still insufficient. We propose specific paths for counselors to enhance their affinity with "micro-language": sticking close to life, enriching discourse content to meet students' discourse needs; sticking close to students, switching discourse styles to fill the "discourse gap" of students; sticking close to the reality, grasping the discourse of the times and entering the "circle of friends" of students. Enter the students' "circle of friends".

Study of College Counselor Team Building to Enhance College Students' Career Planning Education

Study of College Counselor Team Building to Enhance College Students' Career Planning Education

COVID-19-Related Social Isolation, Self-Control, and Internet Gaming Disorder Among Chinese University Students: Cross-Sectional Survey.

Internet gaming disorder among university students has become a great concern for university counsellors worldwide since the COVID-19 pandemic. The factors influencing the development of internet gaming disorder in students during the COVID-19 pandemic could be different from those before the pandemic. This study aims to explore the associations among social isolation, self-control, and internet gaming disorder in Chinese university students and to examine whether self-control mediates the positive effects of social isolation on internet gaming disorder. A cross-sectional survey was employed to collect data from university students in Shandong province of China from April to September 2022. The Isolation subscale of the Self-Compassion Scale, Self-Control Scale, and Internet Gaming Disorder Scale were used to assess the social isolation, self-control, and internet gaming disorder among university students, respectively. Models 4 and 5 of PROCESS software were used to analyze the mediating role of self-control and the moderating role of gender on the association between social isolation and internet gaming disorder. A total of 479 students were recruited from 6 universities located in 3 different regions of Shandong, China. Students had low levels of internet gaming disorder and moderate levels of social isolation and self-control, with mean scores of 8.94 (SD 9.06), 12.04 (SD 3.53), and 57.15 (SD 8.44), respectively. Social isolation was positively correlated with internet gaming disorder (r=0.217; P<.001), and self-control was negatively correlated with social isolation (r=-0.355; P<.001) and internet gaming disorder (r=-0.260; P<.001). Self-control played a mediating role in the association between social isolation and internet gaming disorder (β=-.185, 95% CI -.295 to -.087). The effects of social isolation on internet gaming disorder among female students were lower than those among male students. Self-control was a mediator in the association between social isolation and internet gaming disorder. Moreover, gender played a moderating role in the association between social isolation and internet gaming disorder. This study highlights the need to alleviate the development of internet gaming disorder among students during a pandemic, especially that of male students. Effective interventions that lessen social isolation and promote self-control should be developed.

Research on Strategies for Enhancing the Ideological and Political Education Ability of College Counselors under the New Situation: A Case Study of Wenzhou Polytechnic

With the rapid development of higher vocational education, higher vocational colleges play a more and more important role in training high-quality technical talents and serving regional economic development. In this context, as the backbone of ideological and political education of students in higher vocational colleges, counselors bear the heavy responsibility of guiding students to shape a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values. The construction of their team is not only related to the depth and breadth of students' ideological and political education, but also a direct determinant of the effectiveness of ideological and political education. Under the new historical conditions, it has become an urgent task to strengthen the ideological and political education ability of counselors in higher vocational colleges. This paper is committed to analyzing the current situation of ideological and political education of counselors in higher vocational colleges under the new situation, and deeply discussing how to improve the ideological and political education quality of counselors in multiple dimensions.

Enhancing the Professional Abilities of Chinese College Counselors in the New Era

Enhancing the Professional Abilities of Chinese College Counselors in the New Era

SUICIDE IDEATION: GENDER AND VARIATION OF CORRELATES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA

The prevalence of suicide behavior among university students has been an issue of great concern because of its upward trend. This paper examines suicide ideation in relation to gender and the variation of correlates in different universities among university students in the Nyanza region, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine gender differences in relation to suicide ideation and how the correlates vary among individual universities. A correlational research design was employed. Four public universities and university counselors were selected using purposive sampling. Stratified sampling was thereafter employed to select undergraduate students based on their year of study. A sample size table developed by Krejcie and Morgan (1970) was used to select 1477 undergraduate students randomly. Data collection instruments included: a student questionnaire, interview schedule and counseling records. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS V20). Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used and thereafter, quantitative data was analyzed using chi-square and ANOVA. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings revealed gender differences in relation to suicide ideation. The findings further revealed that there is variation in sexual abuse, romantic breakup, COVID-19, alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, elections and cyber suicide experiences across the universities. However, there is no variation in financial crisis across universities. The study recommends that the university counseling department should equip female students with skills on how to adjust to campus lifestyle without engaging in activities which might end up stressing them. The university should also develop prevention strategies as well as organize follow-up for suicide survivors.&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/soc/0010/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Research on the Application of Psychology in the Ideological and Political Education of Counselors in Higher Vocational Colleges

Research on the Application of Psychology in the Ideological and Political Education of Counselors in Higher Vocational Colleges

The Effects of Social Problem-Solving Ability and Mindfulness Levels on Counselors' Burnout: A Review of Recent Literature

This paper reviews the current research status of university counselors' job burnout, focusing on the role of social problem solving ability and mindfulness in counselors' job burnout. This review combs through historical and recent developments in burnout research, analyzes empirical and theoretical gaps, and explores the relationships between key variables. Through the study, it was found that social problem solving ability and mindfulness have a significant impact on alleviating burnout, providing a direction for future research and practical intervention. The research results show that effective intervention and establishment of necessary support system for the unique needs of university counselors are very important, which is conducive to the career development, team development and role of counselors in higher education.

Analysis of Effective Paths for College Counselors to Conduct Ideological and Political Education for College Students

Analysis of Effective Paths for College Counselors to Conduct Ideological and Political Education for College Students

SUICIDE IDEATION: AGE AND CORRELATES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA

Suicidal behaviors have been on the rise among university students in the recent past. The aim of this paper was to examine suicide ideation in relation to age category and correlates among university students in the Nyanza region with the aim of preventing occurrences of completed suicide. The objectives of the study were to determine the difference in age category in relation to suicide ideation and to examine the correlates of suicide ideation. The study was based on the Three Step Theory of Suicide (3ST) by Klonsky, May and Saffer. The research design employed was a correlational research design. Purposive sampling was used to select four public universities from the Nyanza region as well as university counsellors. Stratified sampling was thereafter used to select undergraduate students depending on their year of study. Simple random sampling was finally used to select 1477 students from the four universities with the guidance of a sample size table developed by Krejcie and Morgan (1970). Student questionnaires, interview schedules as well as counseling records were used to collect data. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS V20). Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used. Quantitative data was thereafter analyzed using chi-square and linear regression at a .05 level of significance, and qualitative data was analyzed using themes. The study findings revealed that suicide ideation was not related to the age category of the students. The results from linear regression analysis indicated that sexual abuse, romantic break up, alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, elections and cyber suicide are predictors of suicide ideation, while financial crisis and COVID-19 are not predictors of suicide ideation. The study recommends that the ratio of student to counsellor at the university should be increased to allow for easy access to counselling services. The study also recommends that during orientation, the counselling department should create awareness of some of the stressful life events students are likely to encounter on campus and equip them with coping skills, as well as encourage them to visit the counselling department whenever they feel like talking to someone.&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/soc/0784/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Practical Research on the Application of Multimedia and Visual Image Technology in the Cultivation of College Counselors in the Network Environment

In the context of the multimedia era, college counselors and college students should make progress together. This article aims to explore the practical issues of applying multimedia and visual-image technology to the training of college counselors. We propose a three-dimensional multimedia visual image recognition technology based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and apply the algorithm to image-recognition tasks to provide support and assistance for college-counselor training in network and multimedia environments. By combining a CNN with image recognition, our research results show that this method can effectively adapt to different types of image-recognition tasks. This means that our algorithm can be fully applied to these tasks and provide strong support for the training of college counselors.

EXPLORING PEER COUNSELORS’ MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING: ASSESSING THE URGENCY OF MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING IN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITIES

Effective peer counseling needs to have good cultural competence to ensure effective communication with the counselee. Cultural competence is increasingly important in higher education institutions as campuses are places where students from diverse backgrounds gather. Unfortunately, research exploring the perspectives of peer counselors in Islamic universities still needs further exploration. This study aims to bridge this gap by exploring the perspectives of prospective peer counselors regarding their multicultural understanding. Using a cross-sectional survey design, this research explores the perspectives of thirty-four prospective peer counselors in an Islamic university in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The instrument used is a cultural awareness questionnaire developed based on multicultural awareness theory and cognitive stage development theory. The results indicate that the level of multicultural awareness among Islamic university students still needs improvement, as participants expressed agreement with 82% of items related to duality, indicating that they have a limited view of other cultures and their perspectives on other cultures are still influenced by the perspectives of others. This study then offers several implications to enhance their multicultural awareness to prepare them to become competent peer counselors.

Study on the Impact of Chat GPT on the Education Work of College Counselors

Chat GPT has had a profound impact on the ideological education work of college counselors, providing convenient and efficient services, greatly enriching educational methods and resources. However, this technology has brought a series of challenges and risks to the management of ideological education for college students. This study explores the advantages, risks, and response strategies of Chat GPT for counselor education, providing reference and guidance for improving the ideological education and management level of college counselors.

Exploring the Algorithm for Diagnosing Burnout of Counselors in Higher Vocational Colleges in Guangdong Province Based on Emotion Recognition

Exploring the Algorithm for Diagnosing Burnout of Counselors in Higher Vocational Colleges in Guangdong Province Based on Emotion Recognition