The relationship between counselor social interest and three dimensions of counseling effectiveness was examined. Students (N=98) and counselors (N=8) at a university counseling center participated. The counselor's social interest score was significantly related to the client's scores on satisfaction, self-acceptance, and sociability. Implications…

Selected student subpopulations were compared to determine use of the Counseling Center at the University of Maine at Orono. Results indicated significant differences for on campus vs. off campus, off-campus married vs. off-campus single. There was no significance between married and single students. (Author)

A longitudinal study of a class of university undergraduates showed students who had more counseling sessions during their four-university years were indistinguishable on tests given at entrance from those with fewer sessions. However, students with personal problems had more sessions and showed tested differences from students with…

The relationship between the sexes of counselor and client, the client's presenting problem, and subsequent problem focus as vocational or personal is examined. (Author)