Counseling Emerging Adults: A Phenomenological Investigation of Professional Counselors’ Lived Experiences
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Counseling Emerging Adults: A Phenomenological Investigation of Professional Counselors' Lived ExperiencesEmerging adults (18-29 years) are at a vulnerable developmental stage for mental health issues.The counseling field has been slow to adapt to the evolving landscape of the specific needs of emerging adult clients.The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the experiences of professional counselors who primarily counsel emerging adult clients.Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, data was collected from 11 professional counselors to produce four major themes of their experiences working with emerging adult clients: parental pressures, self-discovery, transitions, and dating and attachment.The findings from this study provide insights regarding practices and preparation for professional counselors to work with emerging adult clients.
Source: The Professional Counselor
Authors: Matthew L. Nice, Arsh, Rachel A. Dingfelder, Nathan D. Faris, Jean K. Albert, Michael B. Sickels
Institutions: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Duquesne University
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407015923