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Identity Formation Of Asian American Teenagers And The Role Of The School Counselor, Susan K. Baker
Identity Formation Of Asian American Teenagers And The Role Of The School Counselor, Susan K. Baker
Graduate Research Papers
Teachers and counselors who work with young people know that adolescence is a time of physical, mental, emotional, and social change. Adolescence is a time when teenagers are trying to form an identity for themselves and as they go through this process, many factors will help form who they are and who they become. Most teenagers are able to navigate these years with little conflict, on the other hand, some struggle with different issues. Adolescents have to deal with issues related to sexuality, peer pressure, and development to name a few. However, adolescents belonging to ethnic/racial underrepresented groups have to …
Addressing Peer Mediation : Conflict Resolution In Schools, Amy Junkermeier
Addressing Peer Mediation : Conflict Resolution In Schools, Amy Junkermeier
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and research on peer mediation ip schools. A critical review is necessary due to the increasing popularity of peer mediation programs despite limited empirical evidence to support their usage. Examining the strengths and weaknesses of previous research is an important part of establishing program effectiveness and overcoming barriers to successful implementation. A critique of the research and implications for future research are also provided.
Assessing Career Indecision : A Guide For Practitioners, Jennifer Jakubek
Assessing Career Indecision : A Guide For Practitioners, Jennifer Jakubek
Graduate Research Papers
Researchers first began classifying people as career-decided or career-undecided nearly 100 years ago (Parson, 1909). The concept of career indecision began to become a serious issue once people started having choices and could make decisions regarding their career options. Despite widespread presence on college campuses, career counselors had no standardized method to assess this indecision until very recently.
Since the late 1970s several assessments have been created. The purpose of this paper is to analyze seven of these assessments as an aid for practitioners who deal with undecided students.