Demonstrates the relevance of the values ordering framework of Kluckhohn and Strodbeck to counseling theory and practice. Examines the commonalities in values for 12 counseling theories. Presents a method for quantifying the discrepancies between values orderings produced for different counseling orientations. (JAC)

Gifted high school students (N=58) responded to a values survey consisting of two sets of 18 values: instrumental values and terminal values. Results showed no differences by sex in value patterns, academic performance, and self-concept. Suggests that sex-role stereotyped expectations still persist for the gifted in school and society. (RC)

In first study of values of rural mental-health professionals, the Survey of Personal Values and Survey of Interpersonal Values were completed by 51 office-based psychotherapists and 87 home-based therapists from rural areas in three northern New England states. That home-based therapists would more highly value independence and goal orientation…

Identifies and examines similarities between counselors as practitioners and as naturalistic inquirers. Argues that drawing on the recognized skills of the counselor and adapting them to research can improve both research and the practice of counseling. Discusses the values, skills, and characteristics of counselors as practitioners and as…

Surveys the universal and mental health values of 121 Muslims in the United States and their counseling preferences. Respondents were generally well educated and highly religious. They responded high in the universal values of benevolence and conformity; low in power, hedonism, and stimulation; and high in many humanistic mental health values.…