Students' preferences for counselor characteristics in Don Bosco Junior and Senior High School, Semarang-Indonesia
Date of Publication
1993
Degree Name
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
Subject Categories
Counseling Psychology | Education
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. Alma Facto
Abstract/Summary
This study identifies the High School Students' preferences for counselor characteristics and to see if there are differences between juniors and seniors as well as male and female students. The descriptive-comparative research design was used, employing the survey method through the use of questionnaire as a tool for gathering data. The subjects of the study were 333 students of Don Bosco High School in Semarang, Indonesia (223 juniors, 110 seniors 174 males, 159 females). A two-way analysis of variance was employed to find out whether or not there were significant differences between juniors and seniors, male and female students in their preferences for counselor characteristics. Hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Findings showed that most of the students had preferences for counselor gender, age, educational level, and some personality traits. Most of them, however, were not particular about counselor religion, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Furthermore, there were significant differences between seniors and juniors in their preferences for counselor age, education, and some personality traits. Male and female students differed significantly in their preferences for counselor gender, ethnicity, and some personality traits. However, there were no significant differences among the groups in their preferences for counselor religion, socio-economic status, and some other personality traits.
From the findings it can be concluded that there are similarities and differences among the groups of students in their preferences for counselor characteristics. The female counselors with ages below forty, and with college (sarjana) level of education, have the greatest chance to be assigned counselor. Further study should be made with a larger and more heterogeneous sample. It could include other student factors like type of problem, family background, personality traits, etc.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG02216
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
157 leaves
Keywords
Counselors; High school students; Don Bosco High School; Semarang; Indonesia -- Students; Catholic high schools
Recommended Citation
Handoko, B. T. (1993). Students' preferences for counselor characteristics in Don Bosco Junior and Senior High School, Semarang-Indonesia. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/1539