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Multidimensional, Threshold Effects of Social Support in Firefighters: Is More Support Invariably Better?
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Varvel, Shiloh Jordan; He, Yuhong; Shannon, Jennifer K.; Tager, David; Bledman, Rashanta A.; Chaichanasakul, Adipat; Mendoza, Monique M.; Mallinckrodt, Brent – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2007
This study examined the relationship between social support (Social Provisions Scale) and stress (Perceived Stress Scale) in a sample of male firefighters in a midwestern community (N=53). The authors assessed 5 types of perceived support from 2 sources: peer firefighters and supervisors. Results indicate that reassurance of worth and social…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Social Support Groups, Males, Correlation
Measurement of the Core Dimensions of Helping
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Wallston, Kenneth A.; Weitz, Lawrence J. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1975
This study examined the intercorrelations of four instruments (three self-report and one behavioral) at two points in time (before and after a course in counseling psychology). The test-retest reliabilities of all instruments were highly significant, but only on the behavioral test of empathic communication was there a change over time. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Empathy
Life History Correlates of Vocational Needs for a Female Adult Sample.
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Rounds, James B.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1979
Explored the relationship between vocational needs and experiential factors and constructed a weighted biographical information form to predict vocational needs. Analysis showed the utility of this form as a measure of vocational needs. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation, Experience, Females