Research Exam- Theoretical considerations when working with a college student population? Flashcards
Gibbons & Shoffner (2004) main topics (3)
Social Cognitive Career Theory, Three primary focuses of this theory, and the case of Marcus
The case of Marcus
Marcus had doubts and perceived barriers about college–> After working with a school counselor for 5 sessions, Marcus expressed more interest in going to college and overcoming barriers. Mom also went from not having interest to taking more action that demonstrated interest.
Schroder et al., (2015) main topic (1)
Implicit theories and Mindsets
Incremental theory
Self-attributes are responsive to improvement and growth with learning and effort
Servaty-Seib, & Taub (2010) main topic (1)
Bereavement and college students
Two effective theories when working with college students
Dual process model of grief (DPM) and meaning reconstruction and loss (MRL)
Dual process of grief and meaning reconstruction and loss
Focus on shifting from the idea of letting and go and placing more of an emphasis on incorporating elements of complexity, flexibility, and diversity
What theory serves as the central process of mourning?
meaning reconstruction and loss (MRL)
Stebleton (2007) main topic (3)
Theoretical approaches for african american immigrants, Systems theory framework (STF), Chaos theory of careers
Systems theory framework (STF)
Includes content and influences that interact with an individual and the system components that comprise the individuals immediate world
Systems theory framework (cont)
Incorporates idea of microsystems and how more than one thing can be contributing to a students stressors and beliefs
Why is STF an appropriate theory when working with African Americans?
Because their primary source of identity is often a collective group
Chaos theory of careers
Embraces complexity of career development, which includes the role of events that are unplanned and unfortunate circumstances
Why is Chaos theory appropriate for African American immigrant college students?
Because there might be uncertainty in alot of their futures
Flores & Sheely (2020) main topics (3)
LGBTQ college students, Relational cultural theory (RCT), Tenets of RCT
Relational cultural theory (RCT)
a theory of counseling that prioritizes empowering clients, as well as formulating empathy for clients
Relational cultural theory is helpful for LGBTQ students who struggle with these 4 things:
Homophobic/Transphobic college environments, coming-out issues, internal shame, and lack of support systems on campus
Tenets of RCT
Mature human development and chronic disconnection as the root cause of human dysfunction
One main goal of RCT
Bringing awareness to negative self-image and creating more positive and healthier images
Crumb & Haskins (2017) main topics (2)
Relational Cultural theory and Cognitive behavior theory in College Counseling
What 4 concerns are counselors who employ RCT able to address with college students?
Emotional and physical separation, increasing relational connections, incorporating social justice, and working through feelings such as shame and worthlessness
Why is RCT unique? What is this theory based off of?
It promotes a strong utilization of the counselor-client relationship; Based off of the premise that individuals need connections to improve and that isolation and/or disconnection causes relational and emotional challenges
How many studies have shown CBT to be effective for a wide range of disorders?
Over 500!
Nyer et al. (2015) study findings
Amongst college students experiencing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, Participants reported a great decrease in depression and suicidal ideation after only 6 weeks of CBT based treatment
Gibbons & Shoffner (2004)- Social Cognitive Career Theory was developed as a way to explain ______ __________ through focusing on ______-________ constructs
career development; socio-economic
SCCT is grounded Bandura’s ________ ________ ______; three primary focuses
social cognitive theory; 1.) Self-efficacy 2.) Outcome expectations 3.) Goals
