An analysis of the level of client self-disclosure in code-switches during individual counseling

Date of Publication

1992

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling

Subject Categories

Counseling Psychology | Educational Psychology

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Dr. Naomi Ruiz

Defense Panel Chair

Dr. Rose Marie S. Clemena

Defense Panel Member

Dr. Gundelina Velazco
Dr. Salud Evangelista

Abstract/Summary

This is a descriptive study dealing with the problem of client code-switching during individual counseling. Subjects for the study were clients of counselors from one university. Counselors included 5 males and 3 females. Clients were 6 females and 8 males. A total of 15 interview typescripts were collected for analysis including a profile sheet indicating counselor and client language preference. All client code-switches were identified and placed on individual 4 x 6 index cards. These were then judged by 3 graduate level counseling students. Each code-switch was judged according to low or high levels of self-disclosure in the topic content. Cards not unanimously classified after 2 judgings were placed aside. The results showed a higher frequency of client switches into the preferred language (57.33). In the high disclosing category 55.42 were switches into the preferred language. For statistical treatment a Chi-square analysis was used with a Phi-coefficient. Considering all the classified client code-switches no significant relationship was found between levels of disclosure and code-switching. However, when the data was broken down into intra-sentence (by the one speaker) and inter-sentence (between speakers) categories a different picture emerged. Whilst the intra-sentence switching was not significant the inter-sentence code-switching was significant: X2 (1, N = 107) = 5.7090 (p .02) with a Phi-coefficient of o

The conclusions reached are as follows:1) Code-switching is a regular occurrence in counseling in the Philippines.2) There is a greater frequency of clients code-switching into their preferred language for both low and high self-disclosures.3) Clients who code-switch to their non-preferred language in responding to a counselor intervention in the client's preferred language will probably not make a high-disclosure. The researcher makes two recommendations. First, the replication of this study with a larger sample group and greater control of variables. Second, that research be undertaken into inter-sentence code-switching by clients during individual counseling.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02147

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

96 leaves

Keywords

Self-disclosure; Counseling; Client-centered psychotherapy; Code switching (Linguistics); x3 Counseling; Client-centered

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