Perceptions of Professional Counselors: Survey of College Student Views

Wantz, Richard A.; Firmin, Michael W.

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“…Results regarding students' perceptions of marriage and family therapists, psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors have been presented elsewhere. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] …”

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Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Practicing Psychiatrists

Firmin

Wantz²,

Geib³

et al. 2012

Journal of Psychiatric Practice

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This article reports research findings from a survey of 261 students regarding their perceptions of psychiatrists. Overall, students view psychiatrists as competent and prestigious. At the same time, however, only approximately half of respondents reported having a "positive view" of these professionals and around one-third were neutral. College students view psychiatrists as effective for treating relatively severe mental health problems, although depression was not considered to be a psychiatrist's relative strong suit (only half viewed them as being effective). Some confusion between psychiatrists and psychologists seemed apparent. Although students did not consider the media a highly reliable source of information, media sources nonetheless appeared to play a dominant role in determining how college students framed psychiatry roles. We discuss the results in the context of the need for further education by the specialty of psychiatry and the importance of reversing what appears to be some negative stereotyping.

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Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Practicing Psychiatrists

Firmin

Wantz²,

Geib³

et al. 2012

Journal of Psychiatric Practice

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“…However, due to space constraints, in this present journal article we will only examine the reported student perceptions regarding psychiatric nurses. Elsewhere (Firmin, Wantz, Firmin, & Wantz, 2012;Tse & Firmin, 2010;Wantz & Firmin, 2011) results were reported regarding the students' perceptions for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and school counselors.…”

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Undergraduate College Students’ Perceptions of Psychiatric Nurses

Wantz

Firmin

Stolzfus

et al. 2012

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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We surveyed undergraduate students' perceptions of psychiatric nurses' effectiveness and analyzed other sources of data. Students reported that psychiatric nurses' strengths include helping in situations that involve psychiatric symptoms, mental health evaluation, and drug abuse. Psychiatric nurses also were said to be effective when helping an individual with psychiatric symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations. Friends or associates, common knowledge, school and education, and movies are some sources by which students learn about psychiatric nurses. Sources that provided less influential information include insurance carriers, newspapers, and personal experience.

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“…6 Researchers further reported that students also felt uncomfortable at the idea of counseling as well as the limitations of confidentiality that it would present, especially when students do not consider professionals to be competent. 12,14 Men tend to have more negative attitudes toward seeking help from counseling services than women. 9 Finally, some of the barriers surrounding counseling services and their continual lack of use include negative stigmas and a lack of understanding of psychological disorders as well as what services are offered.…”

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College Students’ Well–Being: Use of Counseling Services

Huenergarde¹

2018

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A significant number of college students experience varying levels of stress, anxiety, homesickness, and depression which may negatively impact their academic performance or personal functioning. However, many college students do not seek professional help from campus counselors. Recent research supports the effectiveness of counseling centers in reducing the effect of stress, anxiety, homesickness, and depression on the students’ well-being. The purpose to the current study was to analyze students’ reports on their levels of stress, anxiety, homesickness, and depression, grouping them based on previous counseling participation. It was hypothesized that those who had gone to counseling or were currently attending counseling would report better overall improvement than those students who had never attended counseling. The following study included college students at a Southeastern university who have attended counseling or were currently attending counseling through the services provided by the University, or from any outside service. A group of students who had never attended counseling previously also participated. The research assessed varying levels of mood and academic performance and any differences between the groups. To gather a broader scope of knowledge, the study investigated demographic information and potential hindrances to treatment. It also focused on any barriers that would impact the likelihood of counseling attendance, and the manner in which students learned about the services offered. It was found that those students who attended six or more counseling sessions reported more positive perceived change in their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than did students who attended five or fewer counseling sessions. Most students reported that they would not attend counseling due to not having enough time and suggested online or weekend sessions. Finally, students stated that they predominantly learned about services from advertisement. KEYWORDS: Counseling; College Students; Depression; Homesickness; Anxiety; Stress; Mood; Academic Performance

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Perceptions of Professional Counselors: Survey of College Student Views

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Practicing Psychiatrists

Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Practicing Psychiatrists

Undergraduate College Students’ Perceptions of Psychiatric Nurses

College Students’ Well–Being: Use of Counseling Services

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