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A coping model for school psychological counsellors: A qualitative study
Hale Nur Kılıç Memur1, Osman Sezgin1
1Department of Guidance and Psychological Counselling, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
High school counselors in Turkey utilize various actions and reactions to cope with counseling challenges. Personal and environmental factors significantly influence these coping strategies, impacting resilience and burnout.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
- Counselling
Background:
- School counselors face unique challenges in high school settings.
- Coping mechanisms are crucial for maintaining counselor well-being and effectiveness.
- Burnout is a significant concern among mental health professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the coping processes of psychological counselors in Turkish high schools.
- To develop a grounded theory model of counselor coping strategies.
- To identify factors influencing counselor coping and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing grounded theory.
- Semistructured interviews conducted with 33 high school counselors.
- Data analysis followed Strauss and Corbin's guidelines for model development.
Main Results:
- The core category identified was 'coping'.
- 'Actions/reactions' were described as the primary methods counselors use to cope.
- Environmental and personal factors were found to significantly influence coping processes.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a model for understanding counselor coping in high schools.
- Findings suggest the importance of self-care and resilience-building for counselors.
- Interventions aimed at reducing burnout among school counselors are recommended.
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