Open AccessExperiences of College Sophomores' Utilization of Counseling Services at a Faith Based University
Author(s) -
Laurel Shaler,
Lori Goss-Reaves,
Jeffrey Boatner,
Steve Johnson,
Katherine M. Atkins
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2020.4558
Subject(s) - feeling , qualitative research , psychology , context (archaeology) , faith , medical education , phenomenology (philosophy) , psychotherapist , counseling psychology , social psychology , medicine , sociology , social science , paleontology , philosophy , theology , epistemology , biology
We designed this qualitative research study to better understand the experiences of college students in a United States context who do not seek counseling for their perceived need for help, and to address barriers that prevent them from doing so. The results of this phenomenological study indicate three barriers: negative feelings based upon ones’ past-experience with counseling, the stigma that surrounds a need for counseling, and the messages participants received from their parents regarding counseling. This research paper will elaborate on this study and will provide helpful information related to breaking these barriers.