Student Counseling Services Research Articles

Pilot implementation of an evidence-based online cognitive behavioural therapy for perfectionism in university students: Lessons learnt.

Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) have been met with an unprecedented demand on their student counselling and wellbeing services in recent years with the impacts of COVID-19 and high rates of mental health concerns amongst student populations. Online mental health programs offer one solution by providing students with quick and easy access to effective therapeutic content. The Focused Minds Program is an evidence-based eight-module online self-guided cognitive behavioural intervention that targets the transdiagnostic risk factor of perfectionism and has been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, and disordered eating. The program was implemented at a UK university between 2021 and 2023. Recruitment occurred via departmental emails, academic staff, and the university's counselling staff and website. Participants were provided with access to the intervention for 6-weeks and completed weekly surveys of psychosocial measures. The trial's implementation was assessed using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework: reach (uptake via the recruitment channels), effectiveness (outcomes on psychometric measures of mental wellbeing), adoption (staff and organisational support), implementation (intervention engagement and attrition), and maintenance (continued implementation across the trial period). Key barriers to successful implementation, as well as proposed solutions, are discussed to guide future online mental health interventions provided in HEIs.

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Career Counseling Services for Chinese Students in Malaysian Universities

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Career Counseling Services for Chinese Students in Malaysian Universities

The impact and application of artificial intelligence technology on mental health counseling services for college students

With the intensification of social pressure and the enhancement of mental health awareness, the mental health issues of college students have become increasingly prominent, attracting social attention. Mental health counseling services, as an important way to alleviate students’ psychological stress, are facing the dual challenges of a shortage of professionals and growing service demands. In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of mental health has gradually risen, and its advantages in data analysis, pattern recognition, and natural language processing provide new solutions for mental health counseling services. However, existing research still faces problems such as insufficient understanding and limited emotional interaction capabilities in practical applications. This paper delves into the application of AI technology in mental health counseling services for college students and innovates and improves upon the deficiencies in existing research. The study focuses on two main areas: First, word vector generation technologies based on statistics and language models are used according to different application scenarios, and their effectiveness in the analysis of mental health counseling texts is compared. Second, an improved Seq2Seq model is proposed to enhance the emotional understanding and interaction capabilities of emotional dialogue generation algorithms in mental health counseling. This study not only provides technological support for college mental health counseling services but also opens new research directions and perspectives for the application of AI in the field of mental health.

Implementasi Manajemen Konseling Kesehatan Mental bagi Mahasiswa Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Barat

Undergraduate students are individuals who experience a transition period that focuses on searching for self-identity. During this transition period, students will experience changes in their behavior, emotions and cognition. This change will affect the mental health status of students. Mental health problems in students are a serious problem to be handled because students' mental health problems are invisible but can have bad consequences if not treated immediately. Negative stigma towards mental health has an impact on students' awareness and initiative to resolve their mental health problems. Students feel embarrassed and think that this mental health problem can heal by itself. In fact, mental health problems will get worse if they are not handled well. The importance of mental health counseling services for students as a medium for early detection of mental health problems. Mental health screening can detect several mental health problems so that existing problems can be prevented and students' mental health status can improve. The role of the academic community is very important to support the existence of mental health counseling services. Moreover, policies and service standards do not yet exist at ITEKES Muhammadiyah West Kalimantan. Thus, this underlies strategic planning activities for mental health services that can be beneficial for students and have an impact on student welfare in maintaining their mental status.

Evaluation of female university students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward human papillomavirus infection and vaccination. Multicenter cross-sectional study

IntroductionHaving good knowledge and a favorable attitude toward human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccinations is the cornerstone for increasing the use of HPV vaccinations and preventing cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HPV and HPV vaccinations, as well as to identify associated factors among female undergraduate health science students at both the University of Gondar (UoG) and Bahir Dar University (BDU), Amhara, Ethiopia.MethodsInstitutional-based multicenter descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1, 2023, to July 30, 2023. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 633 female undergraduate health science students, and data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data were coded, entered in Epi-data, and exported to SPSS for analysis. Variables with a P-value < 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were inserted in a multivariate logistic regression model, and those with a P-value of < 0.05 in the multivariate binary logistic regression were considered statistically significant factors for knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HPV and vaccine against it.ResultsThe study included 600 participants with a mean age of 20.8 ± 0.75 years. Using Bloom’s cutoff points for the KAP study, among the participants, 436 (72.7%) had good knowledge about HPV, whereas 315 (52.5%) had good knowledge about HPV vaccinations. More than half of the participants, 359 (59.8%) heard about HPV vaccinations in Ethiopia. More than half of the participants, 342 (57%) had favorable attitudes toward HPV vaccinations. Only 261 (43.5%) participants believed the HPV vaccine was safe and effective. All participants had never been tested for HPV, and 471 (78.5%) refused to have their samples for regular HPV testing. The factors like ages between 21 and 23 years (AOR, 2.12, 95% CI: 1.22–3.09) and favorable attitudes toward HPV vaccinations (AOR: 1.88; 95%, CI: 1.15–3.41) were associated with the participant’s knowledge about HPV vaccinations. Having good knowledge about the virus (AOR: 1.92; 95%, CI: 1.11–5.88) and its vaccine (AOR:1.60; 95%CI: 1.07–2.47) were factors associated with the attitude of the participants about HPV vaccinations. Additionally, HPV vaccination practice was significantly associated with the attitude of the participants toward HPV vaccinations (AOR: 1.85; 95%CI: 1.15–3.45), knowledge about HPV (AOR: 1.18; 95%CI: 0.55–5.50), and HPV vaccinations (AOR: 1.85; 95%CI: 1.08–2.44).ConclusionThis study revealed that half of the students had good knowledge and a favorable attitude toward HPV vaccinations, but there was poor HPV vaccination practice. There is still a need for continued health education, training, and counseling services for students to strengthen HPV vaccination practices, improve students’ attitudes and knowledge about the benefits of vaccination, and improve counseling abilities against HPV-induced cancer.

Navigating Diverse Career Paths: Students’ Perception on Career Counseling Need in Islamic Universities

This research aims to explore the needs of career counseling services for students in different majors in Islamic universities, and identify how these services can be tailored to meet their unique needs. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect and analyze data from undergraduate students in diverse majors at an Islamic university in Kendari. The study found that students in certain majors require more specific counseling, such as information on job market trends and technical skills development. Additionally, the study suggests that career counseling services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of students in diverse majors by providing specialized workshops and networking events, as well as spiritual counseling and guidance. Providing a combination of in-person and online resources can also be highly beneficial for students' career development. The findings of this study can inform the development of more effective and tailored career counseling services for students in Islamic universities, and help ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the job market and can make meaningful contributions to society.

A Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression Among Adolescents (16-19 years) in the Urban Area of Andhra Pradesh

Background: Depression is a major contributor to sickness globally and is often associated with a decline in social, occupational, and interpersonal performance. Depression is more prevalent in young adults going through this transition since late adolescence and early adulthood are the life stages when people make significant decisions in a number of areas. Objective: This cross sectional study was done in September-November 2023 with objective to find out prevalence of depression and risk factors associated with depression among College going Adolescents [16-19 years] in the Urban area of Vizianagaram city, Andhra Pradesh. Methodology: A Semi structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio demographic characteristics. Study participants were screened using Beck’s Depression Inventory Questionnaire (BDI –II) to gather information regarding depression &amp; its risk factors. Results: The overall prevalence of depression was found to be 58.4%; in which 117 (28%) were having mild depression, 63 (15.3%) were having severe depression and 64 (15.1%) were having moderate depression. The study showed a highly significant association between levels of depression and selected demographic variables such as Age in years, No. of persons in their family, BMI, Socio- economic status, Father’s education, Father’s occupation and Parents with any addictions. Conclusion: There is a need for college students to be educated about depression in order to improve recognition and diagnosis. Also student counselling service offering mental health assistance needs to be established at colleges.

NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL ABYSS: EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN LONELINESS, AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, AND SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Smartphone addiction has become a growing concern, potentially linked to negative outcomes in adolescents. This study aimed to analyze the influence of loneliness and aggressive behavior on smartphone habits among teenagers. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilized a correlational design with a sample of 87 students. The study instruments included validated and reliable scales for measuring loneliness, aggressive behavior, and smartphone addiction. Data analysis involved multiple aggression analysis. The results revealed a significant association between both loneliness and aggressive behavior with smartphone use. This suggests that adolescents experiencing loneliness or exhibiting aggressive tendencies might engage in more frequent or problematic smartphone use. Building upon these findings, future research could delve deeper into the potential of digital education and media literacy programs to support healthy smartphone habits and reduce excessive use among adolescents. Additionally, investigating the impact of such programs on the development of guidance and counseling services for university students could be valuable.

Analysis and Design of a Web-Based Counseling Guidance Management Information System at ABC High School

Counseling is a professional support process aimed at helping individuals or groups overcome various personal, emotional, social, or psychological problems. This process involves trained counselors who utilize specialized techniques to provide guidance, support, and advice, facilitating better coping mechanisms and overall well-being. Given the critical role of counseling in fostering mental health and personal development, it is essential to continually improve and enhance counseling services for students. By doing so, counselors can ensure they are providing the most effective and comprehensive support possible. At present, SMA ABC relies on traditional methods such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to record and store data related to counseling and guidance. While functional, these tools are not optimized for the dynamic and multifaceted nature of counseling work. This traditional approach can be time-consuming and prone to errors, hindering the efficiency and effectiveness of the counseling services provided to students. To address these challenges, a web-based management information system is needed. Such a system would streamline the process of recording, storing, and retrieving information, enabling counselors to complete their tasks more quickly, accurately, and on time. A well-designed web-based system would also facilitate better data analysis and reporting. The development of this system will use the waterfall method, a systematic and sequential approach to software development. This method ensures that all data and information related to the counseling procedures and the system's technical implementation are thoroughly processed and accurately integrated, resulting in a reliable and efficient management tool.

Application of emotion recognition technology in psychological counseling for college students

Abstract In traditional psychological counseling, limitations of patients’ subjective feelings and expressive abilities, as well as the varying levels of professional skills and conversation skills of counselors, make it difficult to properly solve psychological problems. Emotional recognition technology can help psychological counselors better understand the inner world of patients, thereby providing more targeted psychological counseling services for college students. 2D convolutional neural network-long short-term memory (2DCNN-LSTM) and 1D convolutional neural network-long short-term memory network (1DCNN-LSTM) were used for emotion recognition. Wavelet packet coefficient sequences were utilized to analyze multimodal data; multi-core convolutional neural network models were applied for multimodal feature layer fusion, and LSTM recurrent neural networks were used to effectively identify valence and college student emotions. The experimental results showed that under multimodal recognition, the average recognition accuracy of 2DCNN-LSTM for fourth-year university students was 18.7% higher than that of 1DCNN-LSTM for fourth-year university students. Compared with 1DCNN-LSTM, 2DCNN-LSTM can achieve better recognition accuracy. The research results can help psychological counselors better understand the emotional state and needs of students and provide more personalized and targeted counseling services.

Effects of materialism and perceived social support on the mental health of college students

We aimed to examine the role of materialism and perceived social support on the mental health of college students. Participants were 988 college students from Guangdong Province, China (female = 55.77 %; mean age =19.70 years, SD = 1.56 years). They completed surveys on materialism, perceived social support, and mental health. The results showed that there were significant correlations between materialism, social support, and mental health. Not only did materialism directly affect the mental health of college students, but also indirectly through perceived social support. From these findings, student counselling and development services should seek to develop students’ values of introspection and benevolence as a counterbalance to materialism, thereby also mitigating the risk for mental health disorders.

Motivation, Self-efficacy, and International Students’ Academic Performance

This project explored how international students’ learning motivations and self-efficacy can affect their academic performance when studying abroad via a systematic literature review approach. It specifically explored two sets of relationships by outlining the key concepts and theories that predict such relationships, discussing the specialities of these concepts and theories with regard to the research target, international students, and summarising and comparing the findings of empirical studies in specific contexts.The project specifically reveals that international students’ motivations can be enhanced by their clear goals to study abroad and undermined by their sociocultural adaptation to the learning environments. Their self-efficacy beliefs can also be damaged by their language difficulties and adaptation problems. Despite some inconsistencies in empirical research findings, international students’ intrinsic motivations and self-efficacy beliefs can both positively enhance their academic performances. Based on these findings, teachers are suggested to offer adequate social support for international students by providing student counselling services, promoting an inclusive culture, and supporting the construction of international student communities. These methods will assist international students’ cultural and academic adaptation and enhance their academic motivations and self-efficacy beliefs. The teachers are also suggested to differentiate teaching approaches in response to the specific needs of international students and facilitate students’ self-efficacy development through affirmative recognition.

Peningkatan Kinerja Guru Melalui Supervisi Pendidikan Terhadap Guru MA Negeri 2 Serang Provinsi Banten

This research is motivated by the decline in teacher performance in the process of implementing teaching and learning. One of the indicators of decreased teacher performance in learning is the decreased learning achievement of students in the MA Nederi 2 Serang Banten Province. The purpose of this research is to improve teacher performance through individual supervision of teachers at MA Negeri 2 Serang Banten. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation studies. Based on the results of the research shows that; First, the implementation of student counseling services is carried out through the creation of a student counseling program and the formation of a student counseling team. Second, implementation of academic supervision through approaches and techniques; class visits, observe teacher performance, observe material management, lead group discussions. Third, monitor the results of teacher academic leadership by discussing learning methods, use and assessment techniques, use of learning environments, and use of study time.

Structural Components of Inclusive Counseling Services for International University Students

This study aimed to investigate the structural components of higher education counseling services for international students through an inclusive approach. Data were collected via in-depth interviews with 32 participants including faculty, staff, and students and analyzed thematically. The themes that emerged included the necessity of aligning counseling services with the mission of education; the value of universal support and guidance; the benefits of collaboration among counseling units and other service providers; the need for counseling services to be designed for both providers and students; economic constraints and staffing shortages; impact of social, historical, and cultural factors on international students’ counseling needs; and the importance of international counselors in providing culturally responsive care. This study highlights the importance of inclusive counseling services for international students in higher education and provides valuable insights for developing and improving such services.

Implementasi Manajemen Layanan Khusus Bimbingan dan Konseling di Sekolah Dasar

The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of special guidance service management at SD Negeri 234 Gresik. This type of research is qualitative and uses interview methods with school principals, supervisors and class teachers. The findings show that the implementation of special service management in schools has not been successful. There are several problems such as lack of planning, weak organization, lack of strong mobilization, and lack of control. This means that the support and advice provided may not be optimal. Schools are encouraged to improve planning, organization, mobilization and management to improve the quality of guidance and counseling services for students.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Medical Undergraduates of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Eastern Odisha: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The Corona virus pandemic had a crushing impact on the mental health of medical undergraduates. Objective: The current research was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of psychological impacts, viz., anxiety, stress, and depression, in undergraduates undertaking medicine courses and assess their quality of life. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken with an online questionnaire using Google with a WhatsApp link. Informed consent (online) was obtained before enrollment in the study. This study used the DASS-21 questionnaire and a Quality of Life questionnaire for analysis. The total number of participants was 559 during the study period. Descriptive statistics, the non-parametric Chi-square test, the binomial test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and the Mann-Whitney test were used for analysis. p&lt;0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Out of 559 respondents, the majority were 21 years of age or older, with a male predominance of 60.6%. It was found that those who were smoking or consuming alcohol had higher DAS scores. Quality of life (QoL) was lower for those who were on medication for hypertension. Stress levels were significantly higher in males. The relationship between anxiety levels and males was statistically significant. Conclusions: COVID-19 had a psychological impact on the medical students. Therefore, early evaluation, timely intervention, and student counseling services need to be made available to solve this problem and remain prepared for all potential future pandemics.

APLIKASI CYBER COUNSELING-NGOBROL YUK BERBASIS ANDROID (WHATSAPP) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

This study aims to make it easier for counseling teachers to describe a model of online counseling services. BK teachers are required to be able to provide good and best service through the guidance and counseling process. Developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be utilized in cyber counseling and handling various services, currently almost all students have cellphones which on average can be used to build systems by optimizing cyber counseling applications based on Android (whatsapp) to improve psychological well-being of elementary school students. The development of communication in the era of digital technology helps provide counseling services more broadly. In the digital era, counseling is not only in the form of face-to-face meetings, but it can be done using the internet network with several applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and various other types of applications. This counseling model is also called cyber counseling. This research method is a descriptive method, which aims to obtain an overview of the object of research. Retrieval of data by giving questionnaires to students about student responses to the application of online counseling which consists of two choices (yes / no). To determine the results of student responses to the implementation of online counseling, statistical analysis using presentation techniques was used. The effectiveness of this counseling is measured from student responses which are proven that students feel comfortable, relieved, easy to use the application, helped to solve the problems they face, and Back motivated to continue to achieve goals. Therefore, the cyber counseling-chat application based on Android (whatsapp) to improve students' psychological well-being should be used as a model for counseling services for elementary school students in the digital era effectively.

Optimization of Microsoft Kaizala as an Interactive Media for Cybercounseling During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Automation technology is essential for maximizing counseling services provided by counselors, particularly during the covid-19 pandemic. Cybercounseling requires the use of interactive media technology so that counseling services for students can continue to function optimally. Microsoft Kaizala is used for the interactive media planned to optimize cyber counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic because it is easier to use and has more unique features than other programs. This research uses library research (Library Research) to collect and analyze research-related literature sources from books, proceedings articles, and journals.

Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and feedback in university student counselling and mental health services: Considerations for practitioners and service leads

AbstractAimRoutine outcome monitoring (ROM), including the use of feedback, has become a much vaunted method in psychological therapies but is little used in university/college counselling and mental health services, perhaps because its adoption raises questions for many practitioners and service leaders. There is a need for both clinical‐ and research‐based statements to clarify the reasoning and rationale for ROM. This paper aims to present and respond to common challenges of and reservations about using ROM in student counselling and/or mental health services.MethodThe article poses 15 questions and issues about the adoption of ROM drawn from the literature on this topic and further refined by practitioner‐ and researcher‐members of a consortium comprising service leads, practitioners, and researchers working in the field of student counselling in the UK. The questions address nine themes: (1) the purpose and yield of ROM; (2) the burden of measurement; (3) the impact on clients and process of therapy; (4) consistency with therapeutic theory; (5) client groups and settings; (6) concern from practitioners; (7) equality, diversity, and inclusion; (8) implementation; and (9) relationship with the paradigm of practice‐based evidence.FindingsResponses to each of the 15 questions are provided from a methodological, evidence‐based, and clinical perspective.ConclusionsThe responses provide practitioners with the necessary information to enable them to make informed decisions as to the value, or otherwise, of adopting ROM, including feedback, in the delivery of counselling interventions, and generating evidence created from clinical practice.

The Perception of Secondary School Teachers on the Availability of Counseling Services for Students With Learning Disabilities

The current research aimed to assess the status of counseling services offered to students with Learning Disabilities (SLDs) in Macca as perceived by their teachers. The research methodology employed was descriptive. The sample consisted of 330 teachers (174 males and 156 females) who work in the government schools in Macca during the 2021 academic year. The data was collected using a questionnaire that covered three areas: 1) Psychological counseling services (PCS) consisting of 12 items, 2) Social counseling services (SCS) consisting of 10 items, and 3) Educational counseling services (ECS) consisting of 9 items. The questionnaire was validated and its reliability was established.&#x0D; The findings revealed that the counseling requirements of secondary school students with Learning Disabilities (SLDs) in Macca, as perceived by their teachers, had a moderate average mean of 2.83. Additionally, the educational counseling services dimension was the top priority with an average mean of 2.88 and a moderate level of consistency, followed by psychological counseling services with an average mean of 2.81 and a moderate level of consistency. Lastly, the social counseling services dimension had the lowest average mean of 2.80 and a moderate level of consistency.&#x0D; The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the responses about the availability of counseling services for secondary school students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs) in Macca based on gender, academic background, work environment, years of experience, or the overall survey instrument. The study suggested establishing clear guidelines for counselors to effectively deliver the necessary counseling services for SLDs.