We use a perceptual control model of identity to examine the relationship between stigmatized appraisals (from self and other) well-being among individuals with serious mental illness. also role stigma resistance strategies in process. Using in-depth interviews active clients community health center (N = 156), we find that deflection, or distancing oneself from illness, is associated greater self-esteem fewer depressive symptoms. Challenging others through education higher self-esteem,...

In this study, we examine the relationships among reflected appraisals, self-views, and well-being for individuals diagnosed with severe persistent mental illness. We also test a perceptual control model of identity to determine whether discrepancies between stigmatized appraisals self-views are associated self-evaluation (self-esteem self-efficacy) psychological distress (depressive symptoms). find that significantly lower self-esteem self-efficacy higher levels depressive symptoms....

There is a growing interest in identifying stressors affecting adolescents and the conditions under which they compromise well-being. This study uses Waves I II of National Longitudinal Study Adolescent Health (Add Health) to investigate discrepancies between adolescents’ college aspirations perceive their parents have for them, impact on changes over time depressive symptoms. Findings from generalized estimating equation (GEE) linear regression analyses suggest that, with one exception,...

Identity theory assumes that individuals seek identity verification in the form of consistency between meanings implied by perceived feedback from others (reflected appraisals) and their own self-meanings (identity standards) during social interaction. When there is a lack (discrepancy), experience negative outcomes such as psychological distress. Most adults hold multiple identities, discrepancies certain identities may cause more distress than others. Moreover, reflected appraisals come...

(1996). A Survey of Adolescent Worry In Northern Ireland. Pastoral Care in Education: Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 26-32.

This study aims to carry out an evaluation of bereavement counselling provided by a voluntary charity from the perspective clients who had availed themselves service. A questionnaire survey ex‐clients one branch major sector care organization was carried out. Based on sample 89 returned questionnaires (representing response rate 45%), findings indicated that paraprofessional counsellors can provide service bereaved people satisfies majority report positive experiences in and post‐counselling...

Abstract The aim of this study was to ascertain the self-perceived social and personal concerns adolescents attending educational institutions in Northern Ireland. 446 questionnaires from 15–18-year-old students at ten were analysed order determine frequency with which respondents reported worrying about following broad areas: school, choosing a job, finding home, starting work, opposite-sex relationships, issues, relating others. effects variables such as gender, age nature institution...

Using a national sample of adults, we examine the relationship between identity discrepancies and mental health in spouse worker identities. Building on previous research, predict that how individuals want to be with respect particular ( aspirations) perceptions others view them reflected appraisals) will associated depressive symptoms. Alternatively, feels they should obligations) appraisals anxiety We further whether salience moderates distress. find aspiration are depression as predicted...

In identity theory, inconsistencies between self-views and perceptions of others’ views self (identity discrepancies) are considered stressors that can compromise well-being. The particular outcome(s) affected by a given discrepancy may depend upon the type being considered. Using telephone survey data ( n = 501) from national probability sample adults in United States structural equation modeling techniques, author compares impact discrepancies obligatory voluntary identities on two...

The present article reports further findings relating to the "Things I Worry About" Scale as a method of recording self-expressed personal. and social concerns adolescent school pupils. A revised 138-item scale that encompasses 13 categories worry was administered sample 3,983 young people between 19 years age, all whom were attending postprimary schools throughout Northern Ireland. Compared with previous findings, results suggest slightly modified 13-category structure provide preliminary...

Abstract The present study aimed to determine whether there was a systematic relationship between Rogers'(1957) core conditions of empathy, acceptance and genuineness, counsellors' use specific behaviours or skills which have been isolated for training. Video recordings 12 performance in 'naturalistic' counselling interactions were analysed. Counsellor, client judges' ratings the obtained. Skill assessment included molar eight skill areas molecular measures 29 behaviours. results indicated...

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the validity role play as a method for assessing counsellor skill. Video recordings twelve counsellors' performance in both real and simulated counselling interactions were analysed. Skill assessment included molar ratings eight skill areas molecular measures 28 behaviours. A comparison between conditions indicated that there little difference role-play situations. It is concluded modified extended format employed present might be valid...

Research finds that discrepancies between individuals’ self-views and their perceptions of how others view them decrease psychological well-being. According to identity theory, certain characteristics identities may exacerbate the impact discrepancy on well-being, while stress process theory suggests they have opposite, weakening effect. Using telephone survey data from a national probability sample adults, I investigate whether several characteristics—subjective importance an (prominence),...

Abstract Two issues relevant to the role of microtraining in counsellor training are examined. Firstly, due increasing use microcounselling framework for counsellors, either directly or indirectly, Rogerian attitudes, effects such a programme on attitudes was investigated. Secondly, although microskills has been generally found improve and increase trainee's helping skills usage effectiveness, its field-based counsellors have rarely evalulated. Thus second objective study examine this issue....

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the validity role play as a method for assessing counsellor skill. Video recordings twelve counsellors' performance in both real and simulated counselling interactions were analysed. Skill assessment included molar ratings eight skill areas molecular measures 28 behaviours. A comparison between conditions indicated that there little difference role-play situations. It is concluded modified extended format employed present might be valid...

Abstract The aim of this study was to ascertain the self-perceived social and personal concerns adolescents attending educational institutions in Northern Ireland. 446 questionnaires from 15–18-year-old students at ten were analysed order determine frequency with which respondents reported worrying about following broad areas: school, choosing a job, finding home, starting work, opposite-sex relationships, issues, relating others. effects variables such as gender, age nature institution...

This paper traces the development of a cancer counselling service within voluntary helping agency. The steps recognizing needs people with cancer, identifying multi-faceted desired outcomes and implementation one specific goal, that provision service, are outlined. Significant events, stages decisions made during this process described discussed. emphasis throughout is on importance analysis client group consultation in order planned best placed to meet such needs.

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