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A Qualitative Study of Male Students' Experiences in Counseling Programs and Male Professional Counselors' Experiences Post-graduation

<p> Little is known about what attracts men to the counseling profession and what their experiences are in counseling programs and the profession post-graduation. This qualitative case study examines what attracts men to the counseling profession, recruitment strategies, and proposed recruitment strategies that could affect prospective male students. It also reveals the experiences of males in counseling programs and the counseling profession, after graduation. Findings indicated men are attracted to the field for various reasons. Most participants did not notice any specific recruitment strategies directed toward males. The participants shared ideas for future male recruitment. Findings also indicated there are benefits and challenges associated with being a gender minority in counseling programs and the profession. Implications for counselor preparation programs are presented.</p><p>

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:13877129
Date15 April 2019
CreatorsLancaster, Amber F.
PublisherUniversity of Missouri - Columbia
Source SetsProQuest.com
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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