Perceived Problematic Behaviors of Human Service Trainees: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

For students enrolled in undergraduate human services programs, the problematic behavior of peers can be challenging to manage. However, addressing problems of professional competency among human services trainees is essential given that human services trainees will become future professionals in this field. This study surveyed human services students (N = 78) in undergraduate programs about their knowledge of peers’ problems with professional competency. The findings revealed information about perceptions of peers’ problematic behaviors. More studies are needed to examine other factors that might affect perceptions of such behavior in human services training programs.