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Publication Date: 2012
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Online Learning and the Development of Counseling Self-Efficacy Beliefs
Watson, Joshua C.
Professional Counselor, v2 n2 p143-151 2012
This study examined the relationship between enrollment in online counseling courses and students' counseling selfefficacy beliefs. Results indicate that students enrolled in online courses report statistically significant higher selfefficacy beliefs than students in traditional FTF courses. Online instructional method may increase counselor selfefficacy, self-confidence, and personal motivation. Implications for research and counselor education are discussed.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Counselor Training, Self Efficacy, Correlation, Statistical Significance, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Graduate Students, Student Surveys, Measures (Individuals), Likert Scales, Statistical Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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