Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Counselor Education, married doctoral students, male students
Subject Area
Counseling, Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling
Abstract
This phenomenological study explored the effect of marriage on the lived experience of four male doctoral students in a counselor education program. Because males are a minority in the mental health professions, researchers often focus on the female perspective when studying graduate students’ experiences. Findings of the current study suggest that received support in multiple forms (e.g., emotional, financial, academic, and logistical) is the most salient benefit of marriage for the participants in this study, while time and role management pose significant challenges. Male students attempt to balance academic responsibilities with household duties, but still feel pressure to provide for their families. Implications and recommendations for prospective and current doctoral students, as well as counselor educators, are included.
Recommended Citation
Suarez, A. L., Perryman, K. L., Carver, C. L., & Del Re, J. M. (2020). An Exploration of Married Male Doctoral Students in Counselor Education. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 13(4). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol13/iss4/8