ERIC Number: EJ1401619
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-2473-8115
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Perceptions of School Counselors and Administrators on the Role of School Counseling
Heather D. Windham; Malti Tuttle
Alabama Journal of Educational Leadership, v10 p117-142 2023
This quantitative survey study aimed to identify differences between school counselors' and administrators' perceptions of the school counselors' role and if demographic criteria of years of experience, years in education, enrollment size, and grade level impacted these perceptions. Currently employed school counselors and administrators in Alabama with at least one year of experience were recruited to participate in this study. The School Counseling Activity Rating Scale (SCARS) (Scarborough, 2005b) and SCARS Modified (Lane et al., 2020) instruments were utilized. Results were analyzed by comparing descriptive statistics and performing a factorial ANOVA and multiple regression. Results of the ANOVA suggest that discrepancies exist between how school counselors and administrators view the preferred role of the school counselor but were not statistically significant in how the groups perceive the fundamental role of the school counselor. The results of the multiple regression were inconclusive and suggested additional research. Implications for school counselors and administrators aim toward opportunities for advocacy and leadership through professional development, training, and collaboration.
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Role, School Counseling, School Counselors, Rating Scales, Advocacy, Professional Development, Burnout
Alabama Association of Professors of Educational Administration. P.O. Box 8368, Dothan, AL 36304. Tel: 334-983-6556 ext. 1-350; Fax: 334-556-1053; Web site: https://www.icpel.org/state-affiliate-journals.html
Related Records: ED648837
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Administrators; Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alabama
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