J. Cook, Madeline Clark, Katharine D. Wojcik, Dhanya Nair, Tara Baillargeon, Eric A. Kowalik
{"title":"A 17-Year Systematic Content Analysis of Social Class and Socioeconomic Status in Two Counseling Journals","authors":"J. Cook, Madeline Clark, Katharine D. Wojcik, Dhanya Nair, Tara Baillargeon, Eric A. Kowalik","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2019.1647409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2019.1647409","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract We conducted a qualitative, systematic content analysis of articles from 2 counseling journals (N = 636), Counselor Education and Supervision and Counseling and Values, to understand social class and socioeconomic status (SES) term usage and operationalization. Through PRISMA procedures, electronic text data mining, and consensual coding processes, we found a high number of social class and SES terms (N = 537) present; however, terms were used infrequently and problematically, including term conflation and term misuse. Additionally, we uncovered high rates of problematic social class and SES term use and variable application (86.67%) in the empirical article subsample. Variable application issues in the empirical subsample were related to data analysis, data collection, data reporting, or term operationalization. Based on the study findings, we offer recommendations to counseling researchers to strengthen their social class and SES terminology usage and variable operationalization and suggest how such strengthening has the capacity to affect counselor education research and counseling practice.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"136 1","pages":"104 - 118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76719709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conducting a Cluster Analysis in Counseling Research: Four Easy Steps","authors":"Gerta Bardhoshi, Byeolbee Um, Bradley T. Erford","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2020.1768522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2020.1768522","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A cluster analysis is an exploratory research method that contributes to identifying homogeneous subgroups and examining the structure of targeted data. This article provides four steps for conducting a cluster analysis for counseling researchers and practitioners: (1) select variable(s) for clustering subgroups; (2) perform preliminary data processing; (3) determine the clustering method to use; and (4) assess the validity of clustering results. Cluster analysis benefits counseling research in various ways, including offering an in-depth understanding of counselors, clients, and relevant counseling mechanisms.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"45 1","pages":"54 - 62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81449550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew P. Daire, Kelsee Tucker, Naomi J. Wheeler, Xun Liu, Brooke Williams, Rachel A Regal, T. Peoples, Teddy Moumouris
{"title":"Differences in Relational Distress Following RE Intervention for Low-Income Couples With or Without Chronic Illness","authors":"Andrew P. Daire, Kelsee Tucker, Naomi J. Wheeler, Xun Liu, Brooke Williams, Rachel A Regal, T. Peoples, Teddy Moumouris","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2020.1737518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2020.1737518","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract With a sample of 2,118 largely low-income, ethnic minority individuals with and without chronic illness (CI), this study examines couple-oriented relationship education (RE) on emotional distress levels. We applied a correlational research design to examine dyadic changes in distress following a couple RE intervention with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Female participants reported higher relationship distress at baseline. Both females and males showed significant improvement in distress post-RE intervention (Wilks’ λ =.93, F (1, 669) = 79.49, p < .001, η2 = .08); women showed greater improvements at the end of the RE intervention, despite posttest relational distress still being greater than men. The CI group did not benefit more than the non-CI group suggesting further investigation regarding changes in distress post-RE for couples with CI. Counselors may find couple-oriented RE intervention useful to promote relational health in those with CI or as part of a holistic health intervention.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"9 1","pages":"72 - 88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78477829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing Missing Data in Quantitative Counseling Research","authors":"Ryan M. Cook","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2019.1711037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2019.1711037","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Although many statistical procedures that are utilized by counseling researchers require complete datasets, the problem of missing data represents a common analysis hurdle that must be overcome. Typically, counseling researchers address the problem of missing data using listwise deletion; however, this procedure has some statistical disadvantages (e.g., unnecessary reduction in statistical power and unintentional introduction of bias). The most recent versions of statistical packages such as SPSS now include more robust imputation procedures for dealing with missing data. However, utilizing any deletion or imputation procedures without a thorough understanding of the conditions in which these procedures should be used could negatively impact study findings. In this article, strategies for detecting missingness mechanisms and appropriately handling missing data using deletion and imputation available procedures in SPSS are discussed. The specific procedures reviewed include listwise deletion, pairwise deletion, mean substitution, expectation-maximization, hot deck, multiple imputation linear regression, and predictive mean matching.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"1 1","pages":"43 - 53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82007456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Future of Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","authors":"A. Lenz","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2020.1712977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2020.1712977","url":null,"abstract":"As we head into the next decade of Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (CORE), it is easy to see how the contributions of our authors, Editorial Board Members, and past Editors have carried ...","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"42 1","pages":"1 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80066576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jill E. Schwarz, Dana Baber, Ariel Barter, Katherine Dorfman
{"title":"A Mixed Methods Evaluation of EMDR for Treating Female Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence","authors":"Jill E. Schwarz, Dana Baber, Ariel Barter, Katherine Dorfman","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2018.1561146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2018.1561146","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study assessed the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for women who experienced trauma due to sexual or domestic violence. Twenty-one adult female clients at a nonprofit agency participated in this mixed-methods study during which they completed 8 sessions of EMDR, pre and postassessments, and an in-person interview (four counselors were also interviewed). Levels of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and overall wellness were assessed through the Beck Depression Inventory-II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder–7, PTSD Checklist (PLC-5) for DSM–5, and the Outcome Questionnaire–45.2. Paired sample t tests revealed statistically significant improvement for each measure. Qualitative analysis of individual interviews with clients and counselors further corroborated these results and indicated that engaging in EMDR accelerated and enhanced the therapeutic process and client progress, decreased depression, and increased confidence and hope in clients. These results support EMDR as an effective treatment modality for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and highlight the need for its inclusion in counselor education programs.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"18 - 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82631145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Dorais, Daniel Gutierrez, Charles Rick Gressard
{"title":"An Evaluation of Motivational Interviewing Based Treatment in a University Addiction Counseling Training Clinic","authors":"S. Dorais, Daniel Gutierrez, Charles Rick Gressard","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2019.1704175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2019.1704175","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The purpose of the pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of a university-based addiction clinic where counseling students treat clients with Motivational Interviewing. Participants (N = 55) were college students referred for alcohol-related problems to an addiction counseling training clinic within a CACREP-accredited counseling program. In the clinic, counseling students screen for problematic drinking through the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and counsel clients with Motivational Interviewing. The authors examined AUDIT scores from the clinic archives and subjected the scores to paired sample t-tests and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests based on the normality of the subscales. The paired sample t-tests and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests both resulted in statistically significant decreases from pretreatment to post-treatment scores. The findings support the feasibility, preliminary design, and likelihood of positive results of future research that expands the parameters of our pilot study. Implications for research and counselors are discussed.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"22 1","pages":"19 - 30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81618156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Single-Case Research Evaluation of Collaborative Therapy Treatment Among Adults","authors":"Victoria Liu, Amanda C. La Guardia, J. Sullivan","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2018.1531238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2018.1531238","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The authors implemented an A–B–A single-case research design to explore the degree of effectiveness of a 12-session Collaborative Language System intervention with adult clients (N = 7; age between 23 and 62; both males and females, ethnicity including African American, White, and Hispanic American) for improving overall well-being, general psychopathology, and symptomatology in 2 community counseling clinics. Analysis of participants’ scores on both Outcome Rating Scale and Symptom Checklist–27–Plus indicated that 4 participants exhibited improvement during intervention and 2 out of 4 participants maintained improvement following the completion of counseling. Results suggest aspects of the collaborative language systems approach were beneficial for the treatment of symptoms associated with depression and anxiety as well as improving overall well-being.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"49 1","pages":"45 - 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79374024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily C. Goodman-Scott, Julia V. Taylor, Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Jennifer Darsie, R. Barbosa, Kaitlin M. Walsh, Allison K Worth
{"title":"A Multivariate Analysis of Variance Investigation of School-Level RAMP Status Across Two States","authors":"Emily C. Goodman-Scott, Julia V. Taylor, Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Jennifer Darsie, R. Barbosa, Kaitlin M. Walsh, Allison K Worth","doi":"10.1080/21501378.2019.1575696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2019.1575696","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Due to a dearth of research, authors conducted an ex post facto research design to investigate group differences in school-level student outcomes (e.g., achievement, suspension, and attendance rates) based on Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program (RAMP) status. Archival data were collected from publically accessible data provided by state Departments of Education. Authors included all RAMP schools in Georgia and Virginia (n = 70) over a 5-year period. Propensity score matching was used to construct a comparison group of non-RAMP schools (n = 70) matched by district, ethnicity, and free or reduced-price lunch status. The results of multivariate analyses of variance did not reveal statistically significant differences by RAMP status based on school-level student outcomes. Authors suggest further research methods to investigate the impact of RAMP status, including the use of an ecological framework for viewing such research.","PeriodicalId":37884,"journal":{"name":"Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation","volume":"46 1","pages":"31 - 44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85698636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}