Basic counseling skills in psychology and teaching: validation of a short version of the counselor activity self-efficacy scales.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Counseling self-efficacy is a relevant measure to examine trainees' beliefs about their counseling skills. This study aimed to validate three scales of the revised German version of the Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scales (CASES-R) measuring basic counseling skills. To ascertain the scales' sensitivity to change, counseling self-efficacy was assessed before and after specific training.

Method

The sample comprised 163 university students enrolled either in psychology or education. Students were examined before and after participating in training focusing on basic counseling skills. We applied confirmatory factor analysis and tested internal consistency, convergent validity, and criterion validity.

Results

Confirmatory factor analysis supported the three-

SUBMITTER: Hunsmann JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797791 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature