Research Methods for Counseling

Wright, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 1452203946 / ISBN 13: 9781452203942

Published by SAGE Publications Inc, 2013

About this Item

2013. Paperback. Research Methods for Counseling is a basic introductory research methods text for counsellors, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals. Series: Counseling and Professional Identity. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JKSN2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 189 x 28. Weight in Grams: 924. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research Methods for Counseling
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1452203946
• ISBN 13: 9781452203942
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This text provides a rich, culturally sensitive presentation of current research techniques in counseling. Author Robert J. Wright introduces the theory and research involved in research design, measurement, and assessment with an appealingly clear writing style. He addresses ways to meet the requirements of providing the data needed to facilitate evidence-based therapy and interventions with clients, and also explains methods for the evaluation of counseling programs and practices. This comprehensive resource covers a broad range of research methods topics including qualitative research, action research, quantitative research including, sampling and probability, and probability-based hypothesis testing. Coverage of both action research and mixed methods research designs are also included.

About the Author

Robert Wright earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1966, and began teaching high school science. A few years later in 1969 he earned a Masters degree in school counseling from West Chester University and was employed as a public school counselor, first with high school students and later with middle school students. In 1974 he completed a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Psychology with specializations in child & adolescent development and educational measurement from Temple University. As part of that degree he completed a clinical fellowship in rehabilitation counseling at Moss Hospital, part of the Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia). Following graduation he completed advanced studies in school psychology at Lehigh University. Professor Wright has taught counseling and supervised counseling interns and has also taught educational measurement, and educational statistics & research for graduate students in counseling. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, the American Psychological Association (Division 17, counseling psychology), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the American Educational Research Association. He is professionally licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. During his career Professor Wright chaired 114 doctoral dissertations, published and presented over 120 articles and paper presentations and has had four books published.