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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors View the Judeo-Christian Work Ethic
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Thomas, Kenneth R.; And Others – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1974
The purpose of this study was to provide descriptive and comparative data on the views of vocational rehabilitation counselors toward the Judeo-Christian Work Ethic. While counselors endorsed the work ethic both for themselves and for disabled persons, they viewed it somewhat differently for themselves than for disabled persons. (Author/EK)
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Physical Disabilities, Religious Factors, Research Projects
Rehabilitation Counseling Student Perceptions of Obese Clients.
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Kaplan, Steven P.; Thomas, Kenneth R. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1981
Investigated whether stigmatization of obese persons has affected rehabilitation counseling students' perceptions of such clients. Results suggest that rehabilitation students perceive obese clients more negatively. If a counselor's first impression of an obese client is that he is less competent and less attractive, rehabilitation outcome could…
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Training, Graduate Students
The Protestant Work Ethic, Disability, and the Rehabilitation Student.
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Thomas, Kenneth R.; And Others – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1982
Surveyed 50 graduate students in rehabilitation counseling regarding their attitudes toward the Protestant Work Ethic (PWE). Found the students more likely to endorse those aspects of the PWE reflecting the intrinsic value of work than those dealing with earnings, social status, and advancement for themselves and disabled persons. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Training, Graduate Students, Higher Education
The Accuracy of Counselor Perceptions of Client Work Values and Client Satisfaction.
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Ju, Jean J.; Thomas, Kenneth R. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1987
Investigated the relationship between the accuracy of counselor perceptions of client work values and client satisfaction with service received. Participants were recruited from five rehabilitation workshops. Counselor and client perceptions of client work values were significantly different and a significant relationship existed between the…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Services, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Characteristics
A Comparison of the Interpersonal Characteristics of Rehabilitation Counseling Students and College Students with and without Disabilities.
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Huebner, Ruth A.; Thomas, Kenneth R. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1996
Compared interpersonal characteristics of rehabilitation counseling (RC) students with those of other college students to study effects of counselors' interpersonal characteristics on counseling outcomes. RC students demonstrated more moderate levels of expressing inclusion, expecting submission, and wanting control. Women wanted and expressed…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Counselor Attitudes, Higher Education
Overcoming Obstacles: Nontraditional Jobs for Women.
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Pray, Margaret; Thomas, Kenneth R. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1982
Identifies some of the obstacles in the nontraditional career choice and implementations process of women. Counselor bias and client attitudes are crucial factors, as are physical strength, co-worker relations, and mathematical ability. Suggests ideas for neutralizing these obstacles and maximizing the chances for success. (Author)
Descriptors: Ability, Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Career Choice