This longitudinal study had 2 goals. The 1st goal was to describe trajectories of academic and emotional adjustment in college science programs. The 2nd goal was to determine whether these trajectories differed as a function of students' self-reports of the quality of their relationships with parents and teachers. The sample consisted of 498…

In describing the behavioral and personality characteristics of clients applying for services at a counseling center the major descriptive instrument used was the Repression-Sensitization scale. The instrument proved successful and it is hoped that it may be employed in place of intake interviews during times of increased client demand. (Author/CG)

Explored projection in group counseling by examining relationship between college student group members' (n=118) interpersonal problems and their perception of group leader. Found that, during first 10 group sessions, overly dominant group members perceived group leaders as more dominant and overly cold group members perceived group leaders as…

This study compared the effectiveness of systematic desensitization and training in efficient study methods for reducing test anxiety among subjects selected on the basis of two types of self reported anxiety. Desensitization offered more promise as a treatment method for test anxiety than did training in study skills. (Author)

A comparison was made of the effectiveness of a programmed Self-Counseling Manual and a normal precollege counseling interview by experienced counselors. Findings supported the use of programmed counseling as an adjunct to or substitute for face-to-face counseling. (Author)

A premarital counseling model and its application in a university counseling center are described. The premarital counseling triad is recommended as an appropriate and needed service in the college setting. (Author)

Used concept mapping, alternative methodological approach combining qualitative and quantitative strategies, to clarify scope and interrelations among elements of experience of depression in 78 college students. Whereas participants' experience of depression included affective and somatic symptoms consistent with generally accepted diagnostic…

The major findings were: (a) subjects were favorable to the concept of counseling; (b) subjects generally reported minimal information about the counseling center; (c) for help with personal and social problems, friends were the first choice for help; and (d) depression, choice of major, and future were the most common problems. (Author)

Surveyed Asian American college students, assessing severity of 24 problems. Factor analysis reduced 24 problems to 8 areas of concern. Found severity ratings for eight areas related to acculturation and ethnicity. Women and low-medium acculturated students expressed greater willingness to see counselor than did men and high-acculturated students.…

Empirically developed multivariate categorization scheme for classifying clients' presenting problems. Counseling clients (n=611) completed Computerized Assessment System for Psychotherapy Evaluation and Research. Identified nine clusters of clients with different types of presenting problems that were stable across subsamples. (Author/NB)

The purpose of the study was to investigate if college students who seek counseling differ in their psychological adjustment from those who do not seek counseling. Students seeking counseling for help with personal problems differed significantly on the social and emotional adjustment scales from those who did not seek counseling. (Author)

In terms of the variables studied, the client sample differed significantly from the student population only in terms of age. Five modal patterns were evident when clients were considered by number of counseling interviews and by problem goal" areas. (Author)

Examined concerns and help-seeking likelihood of Asian American college students (n=596). Results indicated that previous counseling experience was related to higher ratings for substance abuse concerns and willingness to seek help from university counseling center to address academic, interpersonal, and substance abuse concerns. Asian American…

When the present results are combined with those of Bigelow et al., a tenable conclusion is that written information increases help seeking in general but it does not alter students' perceptions of the appropriateness for counseling of personal problems or students' willingness to seek help for such problems. A more powerful procedure is required…

College students (N=136) completed a questionnaire indicating the relative likelihood that they would turn to seven potential help-givers with personal or career problems. For personal problems, students indicated they would turn to a close friend for help. For career problems, students would seek help from a professional. (Author)