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ERIC Number: EJ765297
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Mar
Pages: 8
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0146-3934
EISSN: N/A
Student-Athletes and Counseling: Factors Influencing the Decision to Seek Counseling Services
Watson, Joshua C.
College Student Journal, v40 n1 p35-42 Mar 2006
Athletic participation adds additional challenges above and beyond the normal developmental challenges faced by college students. Despite these added demands, student-athletes traditionally do not utilize counseling and support services. Previous researchers have hypothesized reasons why student-athletes might be resistant to treatment. This study examines the results of a survey of 267 undergraduates comprised of student-athletes and non-athletes in which their attitudes toward seeking counseling services were addressed. Results partially support previous findings, suggesting that the perceptions of counseling services held by student-athletes might be changing. Time management continues to be a factor in not seeking counseling help for many student-athletes while perceptions of others and social stigma appear to be less important factors for student-athletes than they may have been in the past. Possible explanations for the findings and implications for counseling and support personnel on college and university campuses are provided. (Contains 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Support Staff; Counselors
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A