Participant modelling training programme: Tutoring the paraprofessional

Abstract

A partictpant modelling training programme designed to improve sey-eefficacy and the ability to cope effectively with st~essjul siruarionr was implemennud with paraprofessional young coumellon who work in conjunction with youth advancement counsellors. Self-efcacy was measured by assessing their beliefs about their abilzky to cope efectiveb and successjdly with variour situaninu. %r morivarion to engage in such a mk was d o assessed befie and after rhe training programme. Contrary to prediction, following the training the self-efficacy of subjects &creased significantly. H o w e v e r , their motivation to get started and become involved with rhe disadvantaged youth signijicantly increased. The results are discussed in tams of realiry percepnbn and participant modelling training.