Surveyed counselors (N=131) and parents (N=819) to compare their perceptions of counselor function and role. Used American School Counselor Association scales and compared counselors and parents to locate subscales common to both. Results showed four common subscales and differences between groups' perceptions of high priority functions for…

Examined 193 counselors' perceptions of their coordination activities. Results indicated counselors spend majority of time in information dissemination and maintenance and testing and placement coordination. They felt more time should be spent in guidance, in-service, and community activities. (BL)

Identified stressful aspects of stepfamily living in 63 high school students who completed a questionnaire. Results indicated that overall stress was not high and was often related to adolescence rather than stepfamily living. Discipline issues and not being able to visit the absent biological parent were rated most stressful. (JAC)

Evaluated the use of computer-automated reading in reading instruction for primary students. Results indicated that compared to controls, students in the experimental group experienced significant achievement gains. The resource role of the school psychologist is also discussed. (JAC)

Examines the role of certified rehabilitation counselors in a variety of work settings based on a survey of 1,135 practitioners. The three articles in this monograph also discuss the changing function of the rehabilitation counselor and assess the use of the Abbreviated Task Inventory for future role research. (JAC)

Surveyed 58 Virginia mental health counselors in private practice to examine working hours, fees, and the nature of their practices. Results showed most respondents had only a part time private practice and were employed elsewhere as well. The bulk of their counseling consisted of individual and family counseling. (JAC)

Studied the current status of training opportunities for gerontologial counselors. A survey of 474 university counselor education departments showed that 37% offer coursework to train counselors to work with older people, a 6% increase since 1975. In addition, 81 respondents indicated an intent to develop additional course offerings. (Aothor/JAC)

Encourages an expansion of the counselor's role through an evaluation of the efficacy of certain cognitive training procedures in teaching young children skills for interpersonal problem solving. (Author)

Evaluated comparative effectiveness of an in vivo presentation, a personally written letter, and an impersonal brochure in modifying students' attitudes toward the appropriateness of personal/social, vocational, and college routine concerns for discussion with a counseling psychologist. Results suggest simple presentation of the facts is enough to…

Article describes an exploratory evaluation of a rape prevention program targeted toward fraternity members. The program is based on the Mean Against Violence model, which emphasizes the association between male role socialization and sexual aggression. Implications for college counselors who conduct rape prevention programs are provided.…

Explored living arrangements, services sought, and needs expressed by teenage mothers (n=57) to determine how school counselors can provide support and help guide adolescent mothers through the necessary systems they will undoubtedly encounter as a teenage mother. Many teenage mothers reported that they were living with their parents; housing…

This survey examined the professional identity of 114 counseling psychologists in Australia. Respondents rated the importance of activities to their present and ideal positions as counseling psychologists. Factor analysis of ratings showed that consultation and education, goal-directed counseling, depth psychotherapy, and program development and…

Examined group leadership style using self-report questionnaire of experienced group leaders (N=204) in effort to build on work of Lieberman, Yalom, and Miles (1973). Found no support for factor structure previously reported by Lieberman et al. Results suggest that group leader questionnaire with modifications can tie leader behavior to outcome.…

Examined what functions counselors perform in 419 public schools that have been recognized as excellent by the United States Department of Education. Conducted analysis of variance using three counseling levels (elementary, middle, and high school) and eight counselor functions (career assistance, coordination, counseling and consultation,…

Surveyed Minnesota secondary school counselors (N=155) on the roles and functions of school counselors. Found a limited parallel between role perceptions and expectations set forth in current professional guidelines. Suggests that individual approach to counseling must be examined critically against reaching larger numbers through group and…