The present study was designed to investigate adolescent adjustment problems and school counselling services as perceived by adolescents, educators and parents. The objectives of the study were: (1) to gain an insight into perception of adolescents, educators and parents regarding adjustment problems of adolescents in various domains, (2) to gauge the views of educators, parents and adolescents regarding need and importance of counselling services in schools, (3) to understand the views of educators, parents and adolescents related to various aspects of implementation of school counselling services.
The results obtained from both the responses on the Student problem checklist and on the questionnaires indicated similar perception of adjustment problems. The study revealed that school going adolescents perceived low adjustment in the domains of studies, occupation and health. All the respondents emphasized on the need of counselling for the school going adolescents. However, very few had actually approached any professional ever for counselling and were not very clear about the role of counselors in schools. The results also revealed that adolescents and parents preferred approaching teachers rather than the professional counselors for help. The teachers perceived themselves as able and as competent as the counselors in handling adolescent problems, although at times they reported having difficulty in dealing with certain specific problems.
The results highlighted the need to orient and educate the adolescents, teachers and parents on the need for counselling. Regular in-service training and workshops were asked for by the teachers, to develop and enhance their counselling skills.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and Review of Literature
- Method
- Results & Discussion
- Summary
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aimed to understand adolescent adjustment problems and perceptions of school counseling services among adolescents, educators, and parents. The research explored the perceived adjustment problems in various domains, gauged the need for school counseling, and examined views on implementing such services.
- Adolescent adjustment problems across different domains (studies, occupation, health).
- Perceived need and importance of school counseling services.
- Views on implementing school counseling services.
- Comparison of perspectives among adolescents, educators, and parents.
- Identification of preferred sources of help for adolescents.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction and Review of Literature: This chapter lays the groundwork for the study by providing a comprehensive review of existing literature on adolescent adjustment problems and the role of school counseling. It establishes the context for the research, highlighting the gaps in knowledge and the need for further investigation into the perceptions of adolescents, educators, and parents regarding these issues. The chapter likely explores various theoretical frameworks relevant to adolescent development, adjustment challenges, and the effectiveness of school-based interventions. It would also discuss existing research on the efficacy of school counseling programs and identify areas where further research is needed, setting the stage for the current study's methodology and expected outcomes.
Method: This chapter details the research design, methodology, and procedures employed in the study. It provides a clear and concise description of the participants, sampling techniques, data collection instruments (such as questionnaires and checklists), and data analysis methods used to gather and interpret the information. The chapter will likely describe the measures used to assess adolescent adjustment problems and perceptions of school counseling services, including information on the validity and reliability of the chosen instruments. The chapter will clearly explain the approach taken to ensure the ethical conduct of the study, possibly including details about obtaining informed consent from participants and maintaining confidentiality.
Results & Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected from adolescents, educators, and parents. It systematically presents the results, focusing on the similarities and differences in perceptions regarding adolescent adjustment problems and the need for school counseling. The chapter includes a detailed interpretation of the results, relating them to the existing literature and offering explanations for the findings. It would likely delve into the various statistical analyses performed and present the key findings using tables, graphs, and narrative descriptions. Significant differences in perceptions between the groups of respondents would be highlighted and discussed, linking these findings to theoretical frameworks and the implications for school-based counseling services. A key focus is likely placed on the students' perception of low adjustment in areas like studies, occupation, and health and the overall preference to seek help from teachers instead of professional counselors.
Keywords
Adolescent adjustment, school counseling, perception, educators, parents, students, mental health, intervention, support services, problem checklist, counselling services.
Frequently Asked Questions: Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the purpose of this study?
This study aims to understand adolescent adjustment problems and perceptions of school counseling services among adolescents, educators, and parents. It explores perceived adjustment problems in various domains (studies, occupation, health), gauges the need for school counseling, and examines views on implementing such services. A key focus is on comparing perspectives among these three groups and identifying preferred sources of help for adolescents.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
The key themes include adolescent adjustment problems across different domains, the perceived need and importance of school counseling services, views on implementing these services, a comparison of perspectives among adolescents, educators, and parents, and the identification of preferred sources of help for adolescents.
What is included in the "Introduction and Review of Literature" chapter?
This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on adolescent adjustment problems and the role of school counseling. It establishes the context for the research, highlighting knowledge gaps and the need for further investigation. It explores relevant theoretical frameworks, discusses existing research on school counseling program efficacy, and identifies areas needing further research.
What does the "Method" chapter describe?
This chapter details the research design, methodology, and procedures. It describes participants, sampling techniques, data collection instruments (questionnaires, checklists), and data analysis methods. It also explains measures used to assess adolescent adjustment problems and perceptions of school counseling services, addressing validity, reliability, and ethical considerations (informed consent, confidentiality).
What are the main findings presented in the "Results & Discussion" chapter?
This chapter presents findings from adolescents, educators, and parents, analyzing similarities and differences in perceptions regarding adolescent adjustment problems and the need for school counseling. It interprets results, relating them to existing literature and offering explanations. It highlights significant differences in perceptions between respondent groups, linking these to theoretical frameworks and implications for school-based counseling services. A key focus is on students' perception of low adjustment in areas like studies, occupation, and health and their preference for help from teachers over professional counselors.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Adolescent adjustment, school counseling, perception, educators, parents, students, mental health, intervention, support services, problem checklist, counselling services.
What is the overall structure of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive language preview including a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. It offers a detailed overview of the research study's design, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
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- Jagjiwan Kaur (Autor), Arpita Malhotra (Autor), 2008, Adolescent adjustment problems and school counselling services as percieved by adolecents, educators and parents, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/280858
