Professional Research
GSCA does not distribute research surveys on behalf of members or the public. However, in the interest of furthering the research that makes school counselors able to better themselves and assisting those who are in pursuit of higher degrees, we post surveys which have been screened by the GSCA Journal Editor for validity. We ask that school counselors participate as they are able in order to continue and support research in the field.
If you have a survey/research you would like posted below, please email info@gaschoolcounselor.org. Please include the exact text you would like published and the IRB approval. Your request will be reviewed and approved by our review committee before it will be posted.
Posted 11/18/24
Greetings! We are seeking participants for our new study "Interdisciplinary collaborations in schools: Lived Experiences of School-Based Professionals." The study will explore the collaborative experiences between school-based professionals. Participant inclusion criteria include the following:
-18 years of age or older
-Licensed/certified school counselor
-Licensed/certified school based mental health counselor
-Licensed school social worker
-Currently employed as a school-based professional
-Have at least 1 year of experience working in a school setting
-Experience collaborating with school professionals (school counselors, school-based mh counselors, school social workers)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Montague at kmontagu@nccu.edu.
Posted 11/18/24
I am working on a doctoral project entitled “Elementary School Counselors’ Experiences in Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices.” My research will be overseen by my faculty mentor, Dr. Lynn O’Brien.
My research examines the experiences of elementary school counselors working in their schools with children ages 4 to 12. I will be recruiting practicing elementary school counselors to participate in my study. I would like to conduct the interviews through a Zoom meeting. You can see more details here.
Contact: Heather Rowan hrowan@capellauniversity.edu
Posted 11/18/24
Hello!
We are conducting a confirmatory factor analysis study on the School Counselor Professional Identity Scale (SCPIS). Anyone with training and/or experience as a school counselor is invited to participate by reading the informed consent (5 mins.) and completing two brief questionnaires (approximately 10 mins. total):
- Demographic Questionnaire – 10 questions
- School Counselor Professional Identity Scale – 49 questions
Your responses will be kept confidential, help us discern the validity of the SCPIS scores, and advance our understanding of school counselor professional identity. If you are willing to participate, please click on the link below:
https://lfsebs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRZB0YVuiDxTU6q
Participants will have a chance to enter their email address to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. Email addresses will not be linked to the research questionnaire responses.
Thank you for your time. If you have questions, please contact me at CJurekovic@UMary.edu.
Best regards,
Dr. Christina Jurekovic
University of Mary Counselor Education Department Chair
Posted 10/11/24
Greetings,
We are currently conducting a study and would like to invite you to participate.
We are collecting data on school counselors across the United States to explore the multicultural competence of school counselors, principals, and teachers. We anticipate the survey will take 15-20 minutes. You are invited because you are a school counselor in the United States. While we know you are incredibly busy educators, we would really appreciate your help and support. If you choose to take part in this survey, you can use the BSU Qualtrics link below. There is no identifying information that is collected and all responses will remain confidential. Your participation is strictly voluntary and you may choose to exit the survey at any time. Also, if you are interested in taking part in a focus group or qualitative interview that will occur at a later date, please include your name, email address, and telephone number at the end of the survey. A researcher will contact you at the culmination of the quantitative survey to set up a qualitative focus group or interview with you.
Qualtrics survey - Take the Survey
Thank you so much for your time,
This study is approved by BSU [2205818-4].
Sincerely,
Dr. Sherri Barrow, Dr. Rachel Geesa
Department of School Counseling and Department of Educational Leadership
Ball State University
2000 W University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
sherri.barrow@bsu.edu, rlgeesa@bsu.edu
Dr. Cameka Hazel
Department of Psychology and Counseling
New York Institute of Technology
chazel@nyit.edu
Dr. Rochelle Maynard
Sharon Walker School of Education
Morningside University
rmaynard@bsu.edu
Posted 10/2/24
Title: Call for Research Participants: School Counselors and Professional Advocacy
You are invited to participate in a research survey focusing on the professional advocacy of school counselors. The survey will explore your experiences with professional advocacy, particularly regarding the barriers and challenges you have encountered.
Even if you participated in a similar open-ended survey a few months ago, we invite you to take part in this new survey.
Survey respondents will be entered into a random drawing for five $100 gift certificates to Amazon.com. You will be asked to provide your email address at the end of the survey if you would like to participate in the drawing. Your email address will be only used for the random drawing and immediately deleted after the gift certificate is distributed.
To participate in the survey, you must be:
• Possess a school counselor certificate.
• Have at least one year of experience as a school counselor in a school (This may include practicum and internship experience).
This study will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Access the study here.
For confidentiality purposes, we will not collect identifiable information such as your name, unless you choose to provide your email address.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you have any questions, please contact me via JiwonKim@creighton.edu.
We look forward to your input.
*This study has been approved by the Creighton University IRB.
Posted 8/27/24
Hello,
You are invited to participate in research on professional broaching skills of elementary school counselors. The research contains guided interview questions and three short assessments.
Participants will be compensated with a $10 Visa gift card. You will be asked to provide your email address after providing informed consent.
Inclusion criteria:
Part or Full-time Elementary School Counselor
Must have no more than 5 years of experience
In the age group of 25-55
Please go to Jotform to complete three screening questions. Full participation in this study will take approximately 30-60 minutes to complete.
For confidentiality purposes, we will not collect identifiable information such as your name, unless you choose to provide your email address.
If you have any questions, please contact jjennings24@capellauniversity.edu
*This study has been approved by the Capella University IRB.
Thank you for considering this request. I greatly appreciate your support in advancing this important research.
Sincerely,
Johnnetta T. Jennings
Doctoral Candidate, Capella University
Posted 8/26/24
Dear School Counselors,
We are conducting a study to explore school counselors' knowledge of common neuroscience concepts, attitudes toward neuroscience, and intent to apply neuroscience concepts in school counseling practice. We invite you to participate in this study by completing a brief online survey that should take no more than 15-20 minutes of your time.
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary, and your responses will remain anonymous. We are asking for your help in this research to better understand the integration of neuroscience concepts in school counseling practice.
Your participation in this study will help us gain a better understanding of school counselors' knowledge of and attitudes toward neuroscience, and the intent to apply neuroscience concepts in your school counseling practice.
Please click here to access the survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your time and willingness to help us advance knowledge in this field.
IRB Project Number: 2103592
IRB Review Number: 409865
If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact Thomas Belcher at ltbz89@umsl.edu. Thank you for your consideration.
Posted 6/11/24
Dear GSCA members,
I am Jihyeon Choi, and I recently finished my doctoral program in Counselor Education at The Ohio State University. For my dissertation, I developed the Multicultural and Social Justice School Counseling Competencies Scale (MSJSCCS), and now I want to refine it by collecting more data. Some of you may have received this recruitment email last year, and I truly appreciate those of you who have already participated in this study.
Multicultural and social justice school counseling is at the core of our profession, and we need to be advancing this work. For this study, I am halfway through the data collection. If you have not participated in this study, would you be able to consider it? In order to participate in this study, you need to be a...
- current school counselor OR
- school counseling master's student who completed at least one semester of practicum
It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete this survey. An anonymous survey link will be utilized when collecting data, and the demographic information will be reported in an aggregated form. Therefore, it is impossible to identify a certain individual based on the collected data. In appreciation of your participation, 10 participants will be randomly drawn and provided with a $50 gift card.
Here is the link to the survey: https://go.osu.edu/msjsccs
If you have any questions or concerns about this study, feel free to reach out to me at choi.1601@osu.edu. Thank you.
Best regards,
Jihyeon Choi, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Counselor Education, Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
Posted 5/23/24
Experiences of Rural School Counselors Delivering Small Group Interventions with Multilingual Learners
Hello School Counselors!
You are invited to participate in a research project conducted by Drs. Malti Tuttle (Auburn University), Leonissa Johnson (Clark Atlanta University), and Lucy Purgason (Oregon State University – Cascades).
Purpose: We are conducting a research study exploring the experiences of school counselors working in rural settings, who deliver small group interventions with multilingual learners.
Eligibility: You are eligible to participate if you:
- Identify as a School Counselor Working in a Rural Setting in the United States.
- Deliver Small Group Interventions with Multilingual Learners.
- Are willing to complete a demographic screening survey, one recorded semi-structured interview, and review interview transcripts and themes.
- Are 19 years or older.
Additional Information: If you are interested in participating in this study, please click the link below for more information: Take the Survey
Participants who complete the study will receive an incentive for their participation.
Contact: Please email Dr. Malti Tutte at mst0022@auburn.edu if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Malti Tuttle, Leonissa Johnson & Lucy Purgason
Auburn University IRB Protocol #23-630 EX
This study is supported by grant funding from the Association for Specialists in Group Work.
Posted 5/23/24
My name is Rachel Fisher, and I am an Ed.D. candidate in the Professional Counseling and Supervision Program at the University of West Georgia. I am conducting a research study focusing on the role of the school counselor in the implementation of suicide postvention in a school setting.
If you are currently a certified School Counselor employed full-time and have participated in a suicide crisis situation at your school, your participation will provide valuable insight and greatly contribute to the success of this study. This survey is designed for School Counselors who have participated in a crisis team during the aftermath of a student suicide. The research aims to comprehensively understand the role of the school counselor in a suicide crisis situation and how we can better support our crisis teams with the implementation of a comprehensive suicide postvention curriculum.
Participation in the study involves completing an anonymous survey that covers your experience and role with student suicide. The survey is designed to take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Once completed, you will also have an opportunity to participate in an optional interview with the researcher.
CLICK HERE to access the survey.
I recognize that some school districts may only permit their employees to participate in research studies that have received prior approval. Therefore, please adhere to your school district’s policies regarding your participation in research studies before taking this study. If your school district does have restrictions, I am more than willing to provide you and your school district with detailed information about this study, including its purpose, methodology, anonymity, and potential risks and benefits. This may enable you to receive approval from your school district before participating in this study.
If you have any questions or concerns about the research or the survey, please email me at lmcewen2@my.westga.edu. You may also email Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, my dissertation chair and faculty supervisor, at jwhisenh@westga.edu, or University of West Georgia’s Institutional Review Board at irb@westga.edu.
Thank you very much!
L. Rachel Fisher, EdS, LPC
Ed.D. Candidate
University of West Georgia
Department of Professional Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology
lmcewen2@my.westga.edu