Journal Of Counseling Research Articles

Reading with love: Developing therapeutic imagination through purposeful engagement with qualitative research

ABSTRACT This Special Issue of the European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling on Qualitative Research and Mental Health comprises a collection of papers that show how qualitative inquiry can be used to explore aspects of social experience that are relevant to counselling, psychotherapy and mental health, alongside other pieces that addresses methodological issues associated with this type of research. The present paper discusses these articles in relation to the question of how counsellors and psychotherapists can make use of routinely reading published research reports to support and enhance their work with clients. In particular, reading strategies are described that promote the development of therapeutic imagination.

Exploring The Impact of Acceptance and Commitment Based Cultural Humility Training on Standardized Patient Interactions: Revisiting the Measurement Process.

Recent findings in health sciences and medical education highlight the importance of training healthcare professionals to interact with their patients in a culturally humble manner (Nadal et al., in Journal of Counseling and Development 92: 57-66, 2014; Pascoe & Smart Richman, in Psychological Bulletin 135: 531, 2009; Sirois & Burg, in Behavior Modification 27: 83-102, 2003; Williams & Mohammed, in Journal of Behavioral Medicine 32: 20-47, 2009). An important piece in the progression of our ability to address training challenges is the assessment of cultural humility. As an extension of previous research (Lombardero et al., in Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 30: 261-273, 2023), this study implemented an evidence-based cultural humility intervention (based onAcceptance and Commitment Training) to improve medical students' interactions with standardized patients (SPs) which was assessed via direct behavioral observation. Specifically, the observational measurement system was focused on culturally humble responses to patients reporting microaggressions to the medical professional. A pre-post comparison of the results demonstrated statistically significant improvements pertaining to participants' culturally humble responses to SPs' reports of microaggressions for one of the measurement scales used (i.e., ARISE), but not the other (i.e., Responsiveness to Racial Challenges Scale). Further analyses, on the bottom quartile of performers, were conducted to assess a possible ceiling effect of the scale that did not demonstrate significant change. These results and implications for future research will be discussed.

Trend of phubbing behavior researches in Indonesian journals: a content-analysis

The emergence of mobile technology has led to significant transformations in communication. Nevertheless, it has also presented new challenges, notably exemplified by a phenomenon termed as "phubbing," where individuals prioritize their mobile devices over in-person interactions. This analysis of content delves into the research trends surrounding phubbing behavior, focusing specifically on 42 articles regarding phubbing in the Indonesian Journal of Counseling and Psychology within 2018-2024. The data was gathered from the Science and Technology Index (SINTA). Several aspects necessitate examination, such as the publication year, methods, subject or samples, data collection, data analysis, and other discoveries related to phubbing research. This analysis showed a growing interest in phubbing research in Indonesia, characterized by a notable rise in publications over the past 6 years. Furthermore, quantitative methodologies and surveys using questionnaires are becoming prevalent in phubbing research in Indonesia. Another significant point is the prevalence of students as the primary subjects of research, with regression and correlation techniques being the most commonly employed methods of data analysis. Consequently, it can be inferred that further exploration is crucial in phubbing research, incorporating advancements in research topics, participants, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. The results of this investigation underscore the significance of continued exploration of phubbing, particularly through interdisciplinary approaches, to develop comprehensive strategies in mitigating its negative impacts. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and professionals seeking to comprehend and tackle the phubbing phenomenon in Indonesia.

Erratum to "The Effectiveness of a Drug Abuse Prevention Module Based on Self-Assertiveness, Spirituality and Belief in the Detriments of Drug Abuse (MPDASK)" [Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal 6(2) 2023

Refers to:Shafie, A. A. H., Walid, D. A., Aziz, A. R. B. A., Yassin, N. M., Baharudin, D. F. B., Othman, K., Jaladin, R. A. B. M., Amat, S., & Wahab, S. (2023). The Effectiveness of a Drug Abuse Prevention Module Based on Self-Assertiveness, Spirituality and Belief in the Detriments of Drug Abuse (MPDASK). Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.25217/0020236387500 Erratum:The authors requested a revision in the original publication of this article. Specifically, at the acknowledgment, the following statement: This research is funded by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia through the Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)—Project Group 6, entitled 'Development of Psychospiritual Based Prevention Module for Drug-Free Community' Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) grant code number: USIM/LRGS/ FKP/50119. This research project is part of the LRGS project 'Fostering Long-term Change to Create Drug-Free Community in Malaysian Youth: Understanding the Trajectories and Genetics in the Development of Effective Prevention and Intervention Model with Smart Geo-Spatial Apps Monitoring' (JPT grant code number LRGS/1/2019/UKM-USIM/02/2/6); in collaboration with researchers from Asian Centre for Research on Drug Abuse, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, and other team researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Amended to:This research is funded by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia through the Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS) project of ‘Fostering Long-term Change to Create Drug-Free community in Malaysian Youth: Understanding the Trajectories and Genetics in the Development of Effective Prevention and Intervention Model with Smart Geo-Spatial Apps monitoring’ (JPT grant code number LRGS/1/2019/UKM/02/2/6); in collaboration with researchers from Asian Centre for Research on Drug Abuse, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, and other team researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. This project entailed Project Group 6 - with the title ‘Development of Psychospiritual Based Prevention Module for Drug-Free Community’ USIM grant code number: USIM/LRGS/FKP/50119. This correction has been implemented in the original article.

A Content Analysis of Recent Qualitative Child and Adolescent Counseling Research and Recommendations for Innovative Approaches

ABSTRACT Children and adolescents communicate differently than adults and require use of creative, behavior, and play-based interventions in the counseling process. However, these strategies are not as often utilized to capture the experiences of children and adolescents in counseling-related qualitative research studies. Utilizing content analysis, we examined qualitative research studies published in counseling journals in the last six years to identify contributions, gaps, and opportunities for growth in child and adolescent qualitative research. Based on the results, we provide recommendations for conducting qualitative research using innovative adaptations to represent the voices of children and adolescents in developmentally meaningful ways.

Youth-Centered Qualitative Research: Strategies and Recommendations

ABSTRACT Qualitative research methodologies offer many benefits to the counseling field: a thick, vibrant description of a construct or experiences pertinent to a specific group; a critical lens to qualitative research can also propel social justice, advocacy, and systemic change. Despite qualitative research being regularly used in the counseling profession, the majority of this research has been utilized on/with adults, leading to the need for greater guidance specific to youth: children and adolescents. This article is the first in a special issue from The Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, on youth-centered qualitative research. In this lead article, we outline concrete, practical strategies for conducting youth-centered qualitative research; this paper is organized according to a qualitative guide by Goodman-Scott, but applied to youth specifically. Given the importance of social justice and advocacy, this article is also grounded in a critical research paradigm.

A scoping review of sizeism in peer-reviewed journal articles: Where is counseling?

ABSTRACT Sizeism is among the few socially acceptable forms of discrimination, creating inequitable access to healthcare for people of size. This scoping review examined peer-reviewed research on sizeism over 20 years and found that counseling journals did not publish articles about sizeism. Counselors need to engage in research to understand and conceptualize sizeism and to address sizeism in counseling with social justice advocacy. Recommendations for wellness-based, size-inclusive, culturally responsive counseling, research, education, and supervision are provided.

Social justice content in counseling journals: Comparison of publication rates

AbstractSocial justice is listed as a professional value for the American Counseling Association (ACA) (2014), yet professional publication in this topic may not be commensurate with its importance to the profession. This article presents the results of a qualitative content analysis (QCA, Schreier, 2012) of titles and abstracts of 917 articles in 18 ACA journals and one American School Counselor Association journal to document each journal's publication rate of social justice‐related articles for 2 years: 2018 (2 years before the ACA Anti‐Racism Statement, 2020) and 2022 (2 years after the statement). Results for each journal are presented, and topics of social justice content are listed. Implications are provided for researchers, association leaders, editors, and reviewers.

Race, ethnicity, and ancestry reporting in genetic counseling research: A focused mapping review and synthesis.

Studies on the use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry (REA) concepts and terms in genetic research are limited. We aimed to describe the collection, reporting, and use of REA data in genetic counseling research. We undertook a focused mapping review and synthesis of the Journal of Genetic Counseling 2021 publications. We used a mapping proforma based on the Race, Ethnicity, And Culture in Health checklist to extract data. Of the 177 screened articles, 132 met our inclusion criteria of reporting primary data about participants. The sample REA characteristics were described in 80 (61%) articles, with 6% providing a definition or conceptualization of the REA term/s used and 23% including a rationale for their study in terms of REA factors. Group labels were most often reported using population descriptors, such as "race," "ethnicity," "race/ethnicity," and "ancestry." Several group labels were used under different population descriptors. For instance, the group labels "White" and "Asian" were used under all population descriptors. Most studies (79%) ascertained REA characteristics by participants' self-report. Three (15%) of the 20 qualitative studies mentioned the relevance of the interviewers' REA characteristics in relation to the participants' REA characteristics. Of the 55 quantitative studies, 19 (35%) used REA factors in the data analysis. Of the 80 articles describing the sample REA characteristics, 20% referred moderately or a great deal to any REA factors in the results interpretation, 46% acknowledged the REA factors in the study limitations, and 15% discussed the implications of REA reporting for genetic counseling practice. Our review documents extensive variation in how sample REA characteristics are described and used in genetic counseling research. Our findings provide a baseline against which to evaluate the effects of guidelines and recommendations for the collection, responsible use, and report of participants' REA characteristics in genetic counseling research.

Identity and publications of editorial board members on counseling journals

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the professional identity, post‐degree experience, and journal article publication counts of 798 editorial board members who served on 22 counseling journals. Implications of these findings for counselor education and editorial board membership are discussed.

The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis.

Doctor-patient communication is an essential clinical practice necessary to improve overall patient experience and their adherence to treatment. This form of communication involves first, listening without interruptions and then, conveying information in a clear and concise manner. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications extracted from the Web of Science database related to doctor-patient communication from 2012 to 2022 using the VOSviewer 1.6.15 software to visualize trends. 20,376 articles were from 2012 to 2022 met the inclusion criteria of being recognized by the search phrase "physician-patient communication." Throughout the defined time period, USA, Canada, and Germany consistently took the top three positions in terms of publishing the most articles regarding the topic. Additionally, the Patient Education and Counseling Journal was the journal with the most publications regarding the topic. A bibliometric analysis is a relatively novel way to frame research in a given area. It allows researchers to analyze trends in publication, and capture data from multiple disciplines. The number of articles published annually regarding doctor-patient communication has constantly been increasing from 2012-2022, demonstrating its importance as a crucial component of effective health care.

Research on International Counseling Students in Selected Counseling Journals: A 16-Year Content Analysis

Research on International Counseling Students in Selected Counseling Journals: A 16-Year Content Analysis

The State of Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Research in Counselor Education: A Review of Counseling Journals

The State of Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Research in Counselor Education: A Review of Counseling Journals

Discussions of personal identity in genetic counseling supervision.

Fieldwork supervision is integral to genetic counseling students' training and has the potential to impact how included students feel in the genetic counseling field. For example, in related counseling fields, when supervisees and supervisors discuss their personal similarities or differences in ethnicity, supervisees report a stronger supervisory working alliance (SWA) (Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2001, 29, 102-113). However, the application of these studies on identity discussions to the genetic counseling field is currently unknown. The objective of this cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was to investigate (a) if genetic counseling students report having discussions of personal identity during fieldwork supervision, (b) who initiated any such discussions, (c) if there was a difference in the supervisory relationship between those who did and did not have discussions of personal identity, and (d) how students perceived the inclusivity of the genetic counseling profession and their genetic counseling programs. Discussions of personal identity were defined in this study as "discussions happening during supervision regarding how one or more aspects of personal identity impacts the provision of genetic counseling services and/or professional interactions" where personal identity included the student or supervisor's gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability status or other aspect of identity. Almost 40% of the participants (N = 190) reported discussing personal identity with their supervisor. For students identifying as white, discussions of personal identity were related to a stronger SWA (p = 0.014). However, for those with minoritized identities there was no relationship between the SWA and discussions of personal identity. Therefore, it is unclear from the current research whether discussions of personal identity can be an effective tool in improving inclusivity in the field of genetic counseling. Additional research is needed to explore the direct impact of identity discussions on the supervisory working alliance in genetic counseling supervision.

선택적 함묵증 청소년의 자기표현 및 관계 향상을 위한 미술치료 단일사례연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of art therapy in the improvement of self-ex-pression and interpersonal relationships in adolescents with selective mutism. Methods The research subject is a third-year middle school male student with selective mutism who meets all five criteria of DSM-5 diagnosis. The art therapy of this study was conducted from November 2019 to February 2020, totaling 19 sessions. The research subject received one session per week, each lasting 45 minutes. However, sessions that were conducted in parallel with test and counseling, and the interview counseling of father were ex-tended to 90 minutes each. The parents, who were going through divorce, received individual counseling, family counseling session was conducted once, the father, mother, and a homeroom teacher were provided counseling as needed after the sessions with the subject. The study used HTP for examining changes in self-expression of the research subject with selective mutism, and KSD for exploring changes in relationships. HTP and KSD were evaluated by comparative analysis of pre- and post-test results. The process of change was qualitatively analyzed based on the artwork created during art activities, session transcripts, and counseling journals for each session. Results Firstly, in the post-test of the HTP, the size of the drawings increased by approximately three times, the positioning and composition became more stable, the shading in the human figures disappeared and the depiction of a smiling expression indicated an improvement in self-expression. Secondly, in the post-test of the KSD, the size of the drawings increased by approximately four times, and the positioning, pen pressure, use of an eraser being more stable and the inner aspect of the face being apparent indicated an improvement in interpersonal relationships. Thirdly, throughout the progression across sessions, the subject exhibited emotional stability and genuine self-expression, leading to positive changes in both self-expression and interpersonal relationships. Conclusions considering the combined results, art therapy had demonstrated significant effects on self-ex-pression and interpersonal relationships in adolescents with selective mutism.

Measuring Implicit Biases About Disability: A Scoping Review

Implicit biases about disability contribute to discriminatory behaviors and explicit attitudes toward people with disability, an issue that is of significant importance for rehabilitation researchers. The current study reviewed existing measures of implicit disability biases published between 2000 and April 2022. The search was conducted among seven databases, five major rehabilitation counseling journals, and relevant references in the retrieved articles. A total of 66 studies were identified and reviewed. Results showed that the implicit association test (IAT) was the most frequently used measure of implicit disability biases. A few studies used priming tasks, inhibition tasks, and other tasks based on rating scales to measure implicit disability biases. The strengths and limitations of the measures are discussed, and recommendations for rehabilitation practitioners, educators, and researchers are provided.

Erratum to “Development and Validation of the Islamic Work Exemplary Scale in Indonesia” [Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal 6(2) 2023

Refers to:Sumin, S., Retnawati, H., & Sayadi, W. (2023). Development and Validation of the Islamic Work Exemplary Scale in Indonesia. Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.25217/0020236392000Erratum:The authors requested a revision to the abstract in the original publication of this article. Specifically, at the behest of the corresponding author, the phrase "test validity and reliability" was amended to "Validity and Reliability checking". Subsequently, this correction has been implemented in the original article.

An Examination of Death in Premier Counseling Journals

An Examination of Death in Premier Counseling Journals

Erratum to “Character and Adab Education in Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan: A Comparative Study” [Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal 6(1) 2023

Refers to: Huda, S., Tadjuddin, N., Sholihuddin, A., Kato, H., & Cengiz, K. (2022). Character and Adab Education in Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan: A Comparative Study. Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal, 6(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.25217/igcj.v6i1.2973
 Erratum:In the original published version of this article, the authors listed were Syamsul Huda, Nilawati Tadjuddin, Ahmad Sholihuddin, Hisanori Kato, and Korhan Cengiz. However, on September 4, 2023, Hisanori Kato from Chuo University, Japan, reached out to the Editorial Team. He clarified that he had never participated in the research and had not consented to be named as a co-author. Consequently, he requested an investigation and removal of his name from the author list. After consulting to the journal’s policy and COPE guidelines (https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines), the list of authors has been updated. Hisanori Kato from Chuo University, Japan has been removed from the co-authors list.

Systemic case-study explorations of the career development of middle-aged male immigrants from New Zealand working in the Australian rideshare industry

ABSTRACT Migrants, along with youth, stand at the forefront of gig economy in many countries. Gig work intersects with other domains of migrants’ post-migration life, including career development. To substantiate “plural systems of knowledges” [Sultana, R. G. (2021). For a postcolonial turn in career guidance: The dialectic between universalisms and localisms. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, p. 5] required for understanding such intersecting boundaries, qualitative research that prioritises migrants’ local knowledges is essential. This research systemically explores the career development of New Zealand immigrants working as rideshare drivers in Australia and considers the impact of gig work on their career development through the lens of the Systems Theory Framework (STF) of career development. Using a qualitative exploratory multiple case study design, interviews were conducted with four rideshare drivers. Findings highlight the role of systemic influences in the intersections of migration with gig work and career development. The role of the STF of career development in facilitating a systemic exploration through both stages of data collection and data analysis is highlighted.