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Buser, Juleen K.; Parkins, Rachael A. – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2013
Nine female participants shared their experiences of body satisfaction, spiritual beliefs, and the intersection of these domains. Using phenomenological inquiry, the authors identified 6 themes in participant interviews. The authors discuss ways in which this study extends previous research, in addition to providing suggestions for counseling…
Descriptors: Human Body, Females, Satisfaction, Self Concept
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Osborn, Debra; Street, Sue; Bradham-Cousar, Michelle – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2012
This study examined the self-reported value of spirituality, types of spiritual practices, and values of 69 counselor education students. It also examined counseling students' ideas for how to increase their comfort with incorporating spirituality into counseling practice. Implications for implementing spirituality training in counselor education…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Religious Factors, Counseling, Student Needs
Balkin, Richard S.; Perepiczka, Michelle; Whitely, Ruth; Kimbrough, Sandy – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2009
A sample of 170 college freshman completed assessments related to emotional awareness, sexual values, and levels of sexual activity. There was a significant relationship between sexual values and sexual activity. Abstinence values appear to be important in the decision to engage in sexual activity. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Sexuality, Social Values, Young Adults, College Freshmen
Shurts, W. Matthew; Myers, Jane E. – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2008
Liking, love styles, and wellness were examined in an undergraduate sample (N = 168). Liking and the Mania love style were found to predict 15.8% of the variance in Total Wellness. In addition, within-group differences in love styles and wellness were found on the basis of gender and ethnicity. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Wellness, Intimacy, College Students, Predictor Variables