Date of Conferral
2021
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Counselor Education and Supervision
Advisor
Chandra Johnson
Abstract
Counselor education and supervision (CES) doctoral students face various challenges throughout their doctoral journey. A quantitative, correlational study was conducted to determine if there is a predictive relationship between the independent variables of perceived social support and phase of program (core courses, internship, or dissertation) and dependent variables general health, somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression in PhD CES students (N = 73). The goal of the study was to contribute to a greater understanding of the general health of CES PhD students. Self-Determination theory and basic psychological need theory were applied as the theoretical framework of this study. A cross-sectional data collection method was used, and data were collected through anonymous online surveys that included the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List Shortened Version (12 item) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Data analyses methods included correlations, ANOVAs, and multiple linear regressions. Results indicated that all CES PhD students are struggling with general health regardless of phase of program and there is a statistically significant predictive relationship between perceived social support and general health, perceived social support and somatic symptoms, perceived social support and anxiety/insomnia, perceived social support and social dysfunction. Further research is recommended to investigate other variables that predict general health in CES PhD students as well as to investigate the ways in which CES PhD students may be supported in order to minimize their distress.
Recommended Citation
Moubayed, Sara, "Relationship Between Perceived Social Support, Phase of Program, and General Health in PhD CES Students" (2021). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 10051.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/10051
