Sex of client as a factor in preference for an approach to counseling

Abstract

In a reversed order, 90 Ss, from a general psychology course, in two groups of equal size, viewed two audiovisual tapes of a simulated first counseling session. The same counselor, same client, and same presenting concern of a vocational‐educational nature were portrayed as representative of a client‐centered and a behavioral approach to counseling. The Ss were asked to identify which film they preferred and why. A chi square analysis showed no difference between males and females. However, there was a statistically significant preference for the behavioral approach by both males and females. The major factor in the preference appeared to be the “structure” of the behavioral approach.

The Effect of Previous Experience on Preference of Approach for Effective Counseling

“…Previously cited research (Cashen, 1979a(Cashen, , 1979b(Cashen, , 1980Stuehm, Cashen, & Johnson, 1977) has shown a preference for this approach when the concern was in the vocational-educational realm. It was logical to assume that this approach would also be preferred when the concern was in the personal domain.…”

“…Stuehm, Cashen, and Johnson (1977) found that both internally and externally oriented students preferred a behavioral approach as opposed to a client-centered one, as do those in the general population (Cashen, 1979a). Also, there appeared to be no sex differences, as both sexes prefer a behavioral approach (Cashen, 1979b).…”

Expectations and preferences for counseling as a function of the religious orientation of subjects and counselors

“…Other writers have looked at preferences for different help sources as a function of the type of problem for which help might be sought (Cook et al, 1984;Tinsley, de St. Aubin, & Brown, 1982;Tryon, 1980). Preferences for counselors' response styles or theoretical approaches have also been Identified in the literature (Cashen, 1979;Holen & Kinsey, 1975;Sobel, 1979).…”

An analysis of request-centered relational communication within behavioral consultation using a sample of practicing school psychologists

“…These include: a) consultant modeling of treatment techniques for consultees or interacting with consultees in the classroom, b) consultant's physical location in relation to the consultee and contact with the consultee, c) consultant warmth and concern for the client and consultee Rogers, 1957), d) expertise and status of the consultant (Goldstein, 1974), and e) the structure and directiveness of the consultant (Cashen, 1979;.…”