School Counselors Research Articles

Assisted Problem Based Learning Mobile Learning Application to Improve Preservice Counselor Problem Solving Skills

In today's digital era, the need for effective problem solving skills is increasingly urgent, especially for preservice counselors who will play an important role in helping individuals overcome various challenges. This research aims to test the effectiveness of Application-assisted Problem Based Learning (PBL). Mobile Learning (MLA) through the Bikonesia platform in improving the problem solving abilities of guidance and counseling students (school counselors initial service). This research method is descriptive qualitative by using a quasi-designpre-test post-test experiment control group design which was carried out for 8 weeks. The subject of this research is students majoring in guidance and counseling in one academic year Treatment using the PBL process is divided into five stages: Problem analysis and learning, Discovery and reporting, Solution presentation and reflection, Overview, integration, and evaluation. Data was collected using the Problem Solving Skills Scale developed by researchers. Data were analyzed using an independent t test to compare data stop you And post-test. Hypothesis test results show that Sig. This shows that the model Problem Based Learning (PBL) assisted by Application Mobile Learning (Bikonesia) has a significant effect on improving problem solving abilities Preservice Counselor. Future researchers should consider or even test multiple skills simultaneously through PBL. The implications of this research are can encourage educational institutions to integrate mobile technology in the learning process, considering its effectiveness in improving problem-solving skills.

Manajemen Peningkatan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa Melalui Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok di Kelas X SMAN 1 Parigi

This study aims to explore the management of confidence-building in students through group guidance services in the 10th grade at SMAN 1 Parigi. The study employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, involving data collection techniques such as observation, in-depth interviews, documentation studies, and data source triangulation. The research process includes planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling group guidance services focused on enhancing students' confidence. The results show that group guidance services are effective in boosting students' confidence through active participation in group discussions, role-playing, and other activities designed to motivate students to express their opinions and feelings. The school counselors play a crucial role in facilitating and directing the group guidance sessions and conducting regular evaluations to ensure the program's goals are met. Challenges include students who tend to be reserved and the lack of collaboration between homeroom teachers and school counselors. However, with a closer approach and higher intensity of guidance, it is expected to build closer relationships and trust between school counselors and students, significantly increasing students' confidence.

THE ROLE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING IN STRENGTHENING STUDENT DISCIPLINE IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN SENE EAST DISTRICT OF GHANA

The study explores the role of guidance and counselling in bolstering student discipline across the two public senior high schools in Sene East District, Ghana. A total of 2,897 participants, including headmasters, school counsellors, teachers, and students, formed the study population. A sample size of 310 was used, comprising randomly selected students, teachers, headmasters, and school counsellors. This sample size constitutes 10% of the total population. The study employed a questionnaire which experts at the University of Education in Winneba validated. The data were analysed through descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that there is a dynamic teacher-student interaction in schools. However, it highlighted inadequate computer facilities within the guidance and counselling setup. Despite improvements in discipline and academic performance attributed to guidance and counselling, challenges such as a lack of legal framework, shortage of trained teacher counsellors, and excessive workload were evident. The study highlights the importance of fostering dialogue and nurturing strong relationships among students, counsellors, teachers, and administrators to promote effective conflict resolution and enhance overall discipline.

Emotional Intelligence And Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students In EGOR Locality Of EDO State, Nigeria

The study investigated emotional intelligence and test anxiety among secondary school students in Egor Locality of Edo State, Nigeria with a view to guide them to overcome the usual fear syndrome associated with examinations.The study adopted a descriptive survey design.The target population consisted of 6069 (six thousand and sixty-nine) students in the 10 (ten) public Senior Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. A sample size of 380 (three hundred and eighty) secondary school class 2 students, were randomly selected from five randomly selected secondary schools in the study area. Two instruments, the Schutte self-report Emotional intelligence test (Schutte et al., 1998) and the Test Anxiety Questionnaire (Nist & Diehl, 1990) were adapted to collect data for the study. Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test were adopted to analyse the data. Findings indicated a moderate level of test anxiety among the students, though not found to be dependent on the sex of students. A non-significant negative correlation was also found to exist between emotional intelligence and test anxiety. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should continue to deploy professional counsellors to schools to assist in improving the usual fear syndrome associated with examinations among students. In addition, school counsellors as a routine service, should provide students with skills to improve emotional intelligence and strategies that would help to overcome test anxiety.

EFFECT OF SPIRITUAL INTERVENTION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT AMONG STUDENT MOTHERS IN KENYAN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA

Internationally, teenage pregnancy has been recognized as a major pertinent issue. Lack of adequate family support affects the emotional well-being of the pregnant student mother as well as the unborn and/or the newborn baby. Furthermore, student motherhood hinders the chance of the student mother from completing her studies. In Kenya, teenage pregnancy thwarts achievements in the education of the girl child. The objective of this study was to establish the effect of spiritual intervention on stress management among student mothers in public secondary schools in Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya. This study was guided by William Glasser’s Psychological Reality Theory on Maladaptive Behaviour. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. The target population was 5,069 Form three and Form four girls from public secondary schools in Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya. The study also targeted 23 school Guidance and Counselling teachers as well as 23 school Chaplains. The sample size table proposed by Krejcie & Morgan, 1970 was used to obtain 381 female students from girls’ schools as well as mixed schools, 19 Guidance and Counselling teachers and 19 School Chaplains. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The instruments used to collect data were piloted with the intention of establishing their validity and reliability using a Cronbach alpha value greater than 0.7, which is an indication of higher reliability. SPSS package version 23 was used to analyse both descriptive and inferential statistics. Presentations were done in frequencies and percentage tables. Descriptive data were analyzed using means, percentages, and standard deviations. Inferential data were analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient (r). Spiritual counselling had a positive and significant effect on stress management (r=0.836, p<0.000). The study concluded that spiritual intervention has a significant effect on stress management among student mothers in public secondary schools in Kimilili sub-county, Bungoma County, Kenya. Consequently, this study recommends that schools should prioritize and enhance consistent pastoral support for student mothers. Also, there is a need for comprehensive sex education from parents, guidance and counselling teachers, school and religious leaders. Further, the study recommends that future studies be conducted on specific counselling approaches that prove most effective in managing stress among student mothers. Also, there is a need to consider further studies on factors contributing to teenage pregnancies among students in the region.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0890/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Don’t Say Gay: Preparing School Counselors to Support LGBTQ+ Students in Unsafe School Environments

Don’t Say Gay: Preparing School Counselors to Support LGBTQ+ Students in Unsafe School Environments

Impact of state and trait emotion regulation on daily emotional exhaustion among Korean school counsellors.

School counsellors in South Korea face significant emotional exhaustion due to their challenging occupational environment. Previous studies have shown that cognitive reappraisal (CR) reduces emotional exhaustion, whereas expressive suppression (ES) increases it. However, these findings predominantly rely on trait questionnaires within cross-sectional approaches, overlooking the dynamic nature of emotion regulation (ER) strategy selection. Individuals may choose strategies that deviate from their general tendencies based on situational demands. There is limited empirical knowledge regarding the interaction between trait and state regulation strategies and their influence on exhaustion. Utilizing the strategy-situation fit hypothesis, this study examines the context-specific effects of ER strategies, considering both situational contexts and individual response tendencies. A multilevel analysis was performed to examine the influence of state and trait ER strategies on daily emotional exhaustion. A daily diary study was conducted for 5days with 111 Korean school counsellors. Daily CR was associated with lower daily exhaustion and daily ES predicted higher daily exhaustion. Contrastingly, none of the trait ER strategies had an impact on daily exhaustion, but the trait level of both strategies significantly moderated the relationship between daily CR and exhaustion. The positive impact of daily CR was more pronounced in school counsellors who often utilized suppression strategies, and this impact was also evident in trait reappraisal. Re-evaluating daily emotions instead of suppressing them may assist in coping with emotional exhaustion caused by work. The effectiveness of these strategies may vary based on an individual's inclination to regulate emotions as state and trait. ER may aid in implementing preventive interventions for school counsellors experiencing emotional exhaustion.

Literature Review: Pemanfaatan Instrumentasi Tes Minat terhadap Layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling

Interest and aptitude tests help in recognizing children's potential early on, so that parents and educators can plan education that is more suitable and supports the optimal development of children's potential. The purpose of this study is to help individuals know that interest and aptitude test instrumentation has a major impact in directing individuals in developing themselves, both in academics and careers. Children who study and work according to their interests tend to be more motivated, happy and accomplished. With a clear understanding of interests and aptitudes, children can make better decisions regarding future education, major and career choices. In this study we used the Literature Review method by collecting several sources. The results and discussion of the literature review discussion regarding interest tests, interest inventories, and Android-based psychological test applications in guidance and counseling in schools show that these tools are very important to help students determine educational and career paths according to their interests and talents. Interest tests help reduce uncertainty in career decision-making, improve the fit between individuals and jobs or study programs, and expand understanding of the psychological tendencies underlying their choices.

ACADEMIC BURNOUT CONDITIONS IN INDONESIAN STUDENTS: PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL

The unclear end of the Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on learning in schools. Students as an affected community cause the online learning process with various limitations, even though students have begun to get used to online learning. Conditions related to online learning pose a new problem about academic burnout. This study aims to develop an academic burnout scale and describe the condition of student academic burnout. The research method uses a mix-method with academic burnout variables and the target is students. The results found three aspects of academic burnout from physical fatigue, mental exhaustion, and emotional exhaustion. The burnout scale is validly tested with reliability in the very high category. The measurement of student academic burnout found that the average student has a high burnout category as a result of online learning. The effects of burnout conditions are self-confidence, motivation, achievement, self-control or depression in students. Immediate intervention for the prevention, reduction, or alleviation of burnout by school counselors or in collaboration with psychologists or universities.

Urgency of management and supervision guidance and counseling in an effort to create responsive and quality services

This study investigates the importance of management and supervision in ensuring the quality and success of school counseling programs. Effective management practices involve planning, organizing, and overseeing counseling services to ensure they align with students' needs and deliver effective, efficient, and high-quality support. Supervision provides counselors with essential guidance, monitors service delivery quality, and promotes professional development through skill improvement and problem-solving. This collaborative approach fosters communication, accountability, and continuous program improvement. Ultimately, strong management and supervision empower counselors to deliver high-quality services that benefit students, parents, and school staff

Neurodiversity-affirming school counselling: supporting neurodivergent student wellbeing with person-centred therapy

Neurodiversity-affirming school counselling: supporting neurodivergent student wellbeing with person-centred therapy

New Guidelines for School Counselors in their Fight Against Cyberbullying Prevention in Schools

In recent decades, cyberbullying, also known as “online bullying” or “electronic violence”, has developed as a serious social problem for society, and more specifically for the school, as a microcosm of society. Amongst all school personnel, it is the school counselor who has the highest responsibility in helping students develop all the necessary skills to avoid this relatively new form of bullying, or at worst, to cope with it. However, finding the right way to do this is not always easy, which explains the inaction on the part of adults at school and the resulting reluctance of students to seek help. The purpose of the article is to fill this gap by highlighting the existing misconceptions and intervention efforts that prevent school counselors from effectively dealing with the problem and, accordingly, to propose a new philosophy with fresh approaches and guidelines that facilitate their fight against cyberbullying.

Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescents in urban and rural areas of Mysuru, South India.

Adolescence, a volatile period of growth between the ages of 10 and 19, is associated with increased vulnerability to mental health problems. Factors such as academic pressure can contribute to these challenges. The current study aimed to evaluate the factors and prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescents in the urban and rural areas of Mysuru district. A cross-sectional study was conducted in private high schools in both urban and rural regions. Prior permission and informed consent were obtained from participants and their legal guardians aged 18 years and older. The gender distribution in urban areas was 60.2% female and 39.8% male, while in rural areas, it was 51% male and 49% female. The prevalence of depression was higher in rural (39.3%) than in urban areas (24.2%), while anxiety was more prevalent in urban (50.6%) than in rural areas (49%). Stress was also more common in rural (16.6%) than urban adolescents (14.6%). Factors significantly associated with mental health outcomes included monthly family income, parenting practices, academic pressures, and self-esteem. Key needs identified were mobile mental health applications, online counseling services, and access to school counselors. This study provides insights into the prevalence and correlates of common mental health issues among adolescents in this region of South India. The findings emphasize the necessity of providing mobile applications and offline counseling services to effectively support and meet the needs of adolescents in these settings.

Peran Bimbingan Konseling Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Penguatan Karakter Siswa Madrasah Aliyah Baytul Mukarromah Watampone

Islamic boarding school counseling guidance is a form of implementing services provided to help students or santri to develop into individuals who are independent, responsible, creative, productive and behave honestly through character strengthening education. The values that exist in character education are included in Islamic boarding schools' guidance and counseling services. The role of Islamic boarding school counseling is to instill the habit of practicing Islamic teachings in students or santri in daily life through the practice of worship. With program material covering faith, morals and worship. Forming character cannot be done in an instant by giving advice, orders, or instructions, but with the role of the Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling program. The formation of character requires an example, patience, habituation, and repetition. Thus, the process of education and character strengthening will be experienced by students or santri as a form of personality or self-character experience. The values of religious and moral life will strengthen the character of cooperation, time discipline, courage, and confidence in daily activities and learning processes. This is a step to gain knowledge and be able to apply knowledge in the form of skills work and as a positive attitude. From the results of this study, several important things were obtained regarding the role of Islamic boarding schools as a character strengthening program in madrasas. First, helping students or santri in dealing with the problems of everyday life. Second, giving motivation to students or students and teachers in order to build a spirit of enthusiasm for service. Third, implementing the results of coaching as a character education agenda. Meanwhile, based on the role played by a guidance and counseling teacher, namely the planning of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling services, the implementation of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling services, and the evaluation of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling reports. services carried out with Islamic boarding school counseling to students or santri can form a spiritual and emotional soul with moral development as character strengthening.

School Psychological Counselors' Opinions about Colleague Solidarity Group Process: A Qualitative

This study aimed to examine the opinions of school psychological counselors regarding the colleague solidarity group process carried out by Amasya Guidance and Research Center. The study group of this qualitative research study consists of 19 school psychological counselors working at various educational levels in Amasya province. The study group was selected by purposeful sampling method. A personal information form prepared for school psychological counselors and a semi-structured interview form consisting of 5 open-ended questions were used to collect data. Content analysis method was used to analyze the data. As a result, 4 themes and 10 sub-themes were obtained. Research results showed that the collegiate group process had positive personal and professional effects on school counselors. At the end of this process, it was observed that the participants developed different ways of coping with the challenging cases they encountered or may encounter in their professional lives. In addition, it was observed that they frequently shared their feelings and experiences while working with these challenging cases with their colleagues. In this context, peer solidarity groups are thought to be an effective and functional method that can be used to cope with the problems in the professional lives of school psychological counselors.

The Degree of Bullying against Adolescent Students with Disabilities Integrated into Regular Schools from the Point of View of Educational Counselors

The study aimed at identifying the degree of bullying against adolescent students with disabilities integrated into regular schools from the point of view of educational counselors. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical model was followed. The sample of the study consisted of (30) educational counselors working in the schools of Mafraq Governorate. The bullying behavior scale for adolescent students with disabilities was used. The results of the study showed that the level of bullying for adolescent students with disabilities integrated in regular schools was moderate. The results of the study also showed that there were statistically significant differences due to the gender variable in favor of males. The study recommended a number of recommendations, including creating awareness programs directed at students and their families about the importance of accepting students with disabilities integrated into regular schools and not directing violence or offence to them.

A Review on the Relationship Between Computer Self-Efficacy and Attitude toward Tele-Mental Health among School Counselors

A Review on the Relationship Between Computer Self-Efficacy and Attitude toward Tele-Mental Health among School Counselors

A Paradigm Model of School Counseling Services based on Grounded Theory

Aim: The purpose of this research is to provide a model of school counseling services based on the conditions and implications of the grounded theory to help school counselors use appropriate services for the integrated development of students. Methods: The research method was a qualitative research that was conducted using the grounded theory approach. Semi-structured interviews and the translation of authentic school counseling documents were used in this study to collect data. Eight professional school counselors with doctoral degrees in counseling, who worked in schools as a school counselor for more than 10 years, and many of whom teach at universities, participated in this study.Results: The findings of this research are based on the field of grounded theory, including concepts of the factors and consequences of school counseling services. These concepts include: developmental needs of students, professional competence of school counselors, necessity of family awareness, cultural context, family lifestyle, education policy, entrance exam phenomenon, psychiatrists and drug prescription, therapeutic attitude instead of preventive attitude, non-governmental institutions and schools, student standards, and counselor standards. Conclusions: The findings of the research showed that the provision of school counseling services should be based on the developmental needs of students, the cultural context and lifestyle of families should be considered, school counselors should have the necessary standards to provide services, and finally, direct and indirect counseling services. The school should be provided in a specialized manner and in a regular framework to facilitate the integrated growth of students.

Meaning in Life As a Predictor of Personal Growth Initiative and Emotional Intelligence for Adolescents

ABSTRACT Meaning in life is the process in which individuals make sense of their lived experiences and the world around them. In adolescence, youth face developmental challenges and stressors that can threaten their well-being. Knowledge of the mechanisms and contributors to protective factors, such as meaning in life, can enhance counselors’ and school counselors’ delivery of services to adolescents and support their optimal growth. In this study, we conducted multiple regression analyses to examine the relationship between participants’ meaning in life, emotional intelligence, and personal growth initiative in a youth sample (n = 203). Our findings indicated that meaning in life was related to students’ personal growth initiative and emotional intelligence. Specifically, we identified that meaning in life predicted personal growth initiative and emotional intelligence for participants in this study. Based on our findings, we offer practical implications for school counselors and counselors working with youth. Implications for research are also provided.

The need for structured career guidance in a resource-constrained South African school

Background: Career guidance and counselling in secondary schools are crucial for young adolescents as they embark on the initial stages of shaping their post-school studies and career goals. Initiating career guidance as early as Grade 9 is imperative to ensure alignment between chosen subjects and future career aspirations. The study was conducted with Grade 12 learners at a resource-constrained high school in Cape Town, Western Cape.Objectives: Utilising the Systems Theory Framework (STF), we sought to explore Grade 12 learners’ perceptions of the effectiveness of career guidance and counselling and its significance in shaping future career choices.Method: The study used a qualitative methodology. Semi-structured online interviews were used to gather the data, which were then analysed thematically. The study consisted of a sample size of 16 Grade 12 participants.Results: The findings indicated that learners found career guidance and counselling effective for deciding future occupations, with a preference for opportunities such as job shadowing and interactions with experts in the field of interest. However, limited access to vocational resources and a lack of structured classroom guidance led learners to conduct their own research.Conclusion: The study recommends that life orientation teachers actively engage with organisations and relevant stakeholders in providing career guidance and counselling to learners and ensure that pupils have sufficient access to career resources for effective career guidance.Contribution: These findings are a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers seeking to improve high school learners’ educational experiences, providing a framework for future scholars delving into the dynamic field of career counselling.