Exploring the Training and Practice Experiences of Male School Counselors

Authors

Eric S. Davis, University of South FloridaFollow
Michele Pinellas, West Georgia UniversityFollow
Sarah Putnam, University of South FloridaFollow
Rosemarie Beahm, University of South FloridaFollow

Document Type

Empirical Research Article

Keywords

male school counselors, gender stereotypes, school counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education, School Counseling

Abstract

Males are underrepresented as school counselors and may experience stigma associated with being viewed as less masculine, sexual deviants, or unqualified. Despite these aspects, research has shown benefits for school stakeholders based in the diverse perspectives male school counselors can provide. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative research study was to understand the lived experiences of 25 male school counselors from across the United States. Based on the thematic analysis findings, we will discuss specific implications and recommendations for male school counselor training, supervision, and practice.

Recommended Citation

Davis, E. S., Pinellas, M., Putnam, S., & Beahm, R. (2022). Exploring the Training and Practice Experiences of Male School Counselors. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 16(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol16/iss1/5