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Exploring Outcomes and Initial Self-Report of Client Motivation in a College Counseling Center

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Title: Exploring Outcomes and Initial Self-Report of Client Motivation in a College Counseling Center
Language: English
Authors: Ilagan, Guy, Vinson, Michael L., Sharp, Julia L., Ilagan, Jill, Oberman, Aaron
Source: Journal of American College Health. 2015 63(3):187-194.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Questionnaires, Correlation, Outcomes of Treatment, Mental Health, Health Services, Records (Forms), College Students, Student Attitudes, Pretests Posttests, Student Motivation, Behavior Change, Statistical Analysis
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2014.1003379
ISSN: 0744-8481
Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between college counseling center clients' initial self-report of motivation and counseling outcome. Participants: The sample was composed of 331 student clients who utilized a college counseling center from August 2007 to August 2009. The college is a public, mid-size, urban university in the Southeast. Methods: Motivation was measured at intake by a self-report of change readiness item. A quantitative study that employed a 5-group, pretest-posttest design included 331 student participants. Counseling outcome was measured using the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2. Results: As assigned by the clients' self-report of change readiness, counseling outcome for 5 motivation groups differed significantly (p = 0.004; a < 0.05). Compulsory participation in counseling was treated as a possible confound and was not a significant factor in counseling outcome (p = 0.268; a < .05). Conclusions: Participants' initial self-report of motivation was significantly associated with counseling outcome.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 41
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1054948
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Objective: To explore the association between college counseling center clients' initial self-report of motivation and counseling outcome. Participants: The sample was composed of 331 student clients who utilized a college counseling center from August 2007 to August 2009. The college is a public, mid-size, urban university in the Southeast. Methods: Motivation was measured at intake by a self-report of change readiness item. A quantitative study that employed a 5-group, pretest-posttest design included 331 student participants. Counseling outcome was measured using the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2. Results: As assigned by the clients' self-report of change readiness, counseling outcome for 5 motivation groups differed significantly (p = 0.004; a < 0.05). Compulsory participation in counseling was treated as a possible confound and was not a significant factor in counseling outcome (p = 0.268; a < .05). Conclusions: Participants' initial self-report of motivation was significantly associated with counseling outcome.
ISSN:0744-8481
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2014.1003379