The emergence of unique elective identities in the professional identity development research in the counseling profession |
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| Authors: | Donna M Gibson Colette T Dollarhide Kayleena Brashear Jenny Huynh Bowen Marshall Kristian Robinson |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling and Special Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA;2. Department of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA |
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| Abstract: | In this study, a qualitative content analysis of the professional identity development research in counseling was conducted to describe elements of the development of “elective identities” of leader, research, counselor educator, and social justice practitioner. Predisposing, process, and outcome codes reveal experiences and contexts that influence this development in students, educators, and counselors. |
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| Keywords: | elective identities professional identity development qualitative content analysis |
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