Abstract Exposure to violence at school remains a significant problem for children and adolescents. This study examined the relationship between exposure child reports of psychological trauma symptoms violent behavior. The sample consisted in grades 3 through 12 17 public schools from two different states. Rates witnessing ranged 56% elementary‐school students someone else being beaten up 87% hit, slapped, or punched past year. Nearly half (44%) middle‐school youth were threatened school....

While some suggest nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) is increasing, very little has been done systematically to explore this possibility. The current study employed three cohorts of freshman (total N = 949) from the same university across a period 7 years engagement in NSSI . Related intrapersonal factors were also examined. lifetime and use drastically increased cohorts. Anxiety followed similar trajectory as behaviors increasing reported levels, while depression coping did not. Implications...

Research quality has become the focus of a nationwide discussion, one from which counseling field is not exempt. One hindrance to improving research lack guidelines for competence. The purpose this study was develop an initial list competencies using Delphi method. An expert panel researchers reached consensus on 159 competencies. Suggestions implementation and future are discussed.

The authors describe guidelines endorsed by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision research mentorship, including characteristics of mentors mentees. Suggestions implementing at individual, program, institution, professional levels are focused on enhancing mentoring relationships as well mentees’ quality productivity. Research mentoring, based guidelines, is encouraged.

Measures of exploitativeness evidence problems with validity and reliability. The present set studies assessed a new measure (the Interpersonal Exploitativeness Scale) that defines in terms reciprocity. In Studies 1 2, 33 items were administered to participants. Exploratory Confirmatory Factor Analysis demonstrated single factor consisting six adequately assess interpersonal exploitativeness. Study 3 results revealed the Scale was positively associated "normal" narcissism, pathological...

Approaches to mentoring junior faculty in counselor education departments have received minimal attention the counseling literature. In this article, authors describe a successful program based on 10 principles for good recommended by Sorcinelli (2000). Application of within combined formal and informal approach is described, as are experiences whose careers been shaped system.

To publish ethical research, one must conduct research responsibly, making choices from the inception of idea and throughout process. Conducting publishing is important because impact results will have on counseling profession. Steps to consider are discussed.

The purpose of this study was to examine the quality quantitative articles published in Journal Counseling & Development . Quality concerns arose regard omissions psychometric information instruments, effect sizes, and statistical power. Type VI II errors were found. Strengths included stated research questions appropriateness analyses. Implications these results are provided.

This correlational study was conducted with 403 undergraduate college students from 2 universities. The authors used path analysis and bootstrap regression to analyze the relationships between variables. Locus of control family connectedness related current nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) engagement. However, when entered into same regression, variables NSSI engagement number methods mediated all other suicidal ideation. Implications theories clinical practice are provided.

The mental health crisis across college campuses is accelerating, with anxiety listed as the top issue for undergraduate students. Although evidence suggests COVID-19 pandemic escalated on campuses, pre-COVID-19 among students was rise. Research supports Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) to reduce Additionally, exposure natural environments, which are accessible effective in reducing anxiety. While brief nature-based mindfulness interventions appear students, these often offered...

Abstract The Interpersonal–Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS) is a framework for understanding suicidality, yet there little connection IPTS to school environment, or exploration this model within various populations. In article, we conduct cross‐sectional assessment in high understand the relationships between student engagement, IPTS, and suicidal behavior, provide guidance counseling professionals target prevention intervention efforts increase effectiveness. A total 1081 students...

This study with 180 counselor educators showed that, overall, appeared to have high levels of wellness. However, differences related academic rank, children in the home, gender, and marital status were found. Perceived stress number found a negative impact on Implications for wellness are discussed.

This study examined race and ethnic identity in relation to nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants included freshmen at 2 universities, who were predominantly female. Final inferential statistics differences across Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Asian Multiracial students, finding Americans having significantly lower NSSI engagement than all other racial groups, no significant groups. After controlling for depression anxiety, a sense of belonging was related engagement....

An Internet‐based survey about dating violence and self‐injury was completed by 1,777 undergraduates. A regression analysis tested if recent victimization perpetration experiences predicted whether participants self‐injured in the past 90 days, after controlling for demographic variables attitudes toward violence. Although model explained only 6% of variance self‐injury, relationship may indicate a co‐occurrence self‐injury.

In this consensual qualitative research study, the authors explored supervisors' ( n = 11) and their supervisees' 31) perceptions of individual, triadic, group supervision sessions during practicum. Data from supervisor individual interviews supervisee focus‐group revealed several themes regarding advantages disadvantages each modality. Findings suggest relative place modality in terms goals impact.

Faculty in 38 doctoral counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs identified quantitative qualitative designs other research topics that were covered required elective course work, discipline instructors, opportunities students’ hands‐on experience. Results indicated a wide range training offerings modest faculty satisfaction.

The impetus for creating the Standards Multicultural Research is based upon idea that multicultural competence continues to evolve as research and evidence-based practices inform profession of counseling. These standards aim address focuses on multiculturalism well general considerations in research. goal promote cultural intentionality, inclusion, responsiveness. As such, development these an attempt potential obstacles, challenges, rewarding aspects developing producing multiculturally competent.

Doctoral research training and faculty departmental culture were explored in relation to interest, self‐efficacy, productivity among 49 counselor education assistant professors. environment consistently held strong positive relationships with interest suggesting that a solid foundation at the doctoral level is imperative for initial productivity.

Self-injurious behaviors are gaining increased attention in both the media and professional literature. Despite interest, little is actually known about prevalence, diagnoses, treatment considerations, specifically with outpatient mental health populations. This article presents results from a national survey of American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMCHA) members regarding rate at which they see clients who self-injure their clinical opinions related diagnoses. Finally, methods used...

Although reports of research misconduct and questionable practices (QRPs) have been prevalent in the literature, very little has written about these issues field counseling. The current pilot study addresses (a) continuous drive for evidence‐based practice education counseling (b) relationship between QRPs individual characteristics. are reported sample, indicating that this does exist, at least minimally, within authors also explored role demographic specific personality characteristics...

Young adults are a high-risk group for nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). It is important to have better understanding of these behaviors in order facilitate effective research, intervention, and treatment. Models been presented explain where emotion regulation, coping, support play role. Yet conflicting results occurred based on demographic factors such as race sex. While controlling the observable factors, this study sought examine differences between individuals who currently engage NSSI,...

It is imperative that counselors understand how to critically evaluate assessments before using them make clinical decisions. This evaluation can be conducted through integrating the 5 sources of validity. Each source validity discussed, along with methods appraise psychometric quality, throughout this special issue.

Mixed methods research has the ability to help explore complex contexts and experiences of individuals within counseling, which in turn will enhance our understanding evidence-based treatments. can answer what, when, how questions that are important implementing effective interventions. Yet, given complexity mixed research, it easily be implemented incorrectly, limiting its application. Integral steps conducting include determining a theoretical lens, selecting methodologies, integration...

The authors examined the career concerns of 152 counselor trainees in 7 master's-level programs accredited by Council for Accreditation Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Results indicate that expressed considerable professional development, adjustment, academia while reporting minimal job-search concerns. Students reported significant importance specific tasks anticipated during training general about exploring their futures establishing themselves as new professionals. regression...