The Influence of Counselors' Age and Sex on College Students' Counselor Preference.

Helms, Janet E.; Simons, Janet A.

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Influence of Counselors' Age and Sex on College Students' Counselor Preference

Helms, Janet E.; Simons, Janet A.

Journal of College Student Personnel, 18, 2, 115-123, Mar 77

Anticipated counseling behaviors of college students and their preferences for counselors of both sexes and four different age groups were explored in a hypothetical counselor study. Results indicate students anticipated that their verbal interactions with the counselors would be influenced by the combined effects of counselor sex and age. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Characteristics, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Interaction Process Analysis, Research Projects, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

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