Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
Abstract
This study investigated whether clients of different genders perceive the counselor differently when they work with a counselor whose therapeutic interventions correspond with the client's learning style. The sample consisted of 380 undergraduate students from universities in three geographical regions of the country. Participants were randomly assigned to groups based on learning style and gender. The three independent variables in the study were: (1) learning environment; (2) match between client learning style and the learning environment provided by the counselor; and (3) client gender. The Learning Style Inventory (Kolb, 1985) was used to measure client learning style. Client satisfaction, the dependent variable, was measured by use of the attractiveness, expertness, and trustworthiness scales of the Client Satisfaction Form - Short (Corrigan & Schmidt, 1983). Findings indicate that attractiveness varied as a function of learning environment presented by the counselor. There was a complex interaction among learning environment, match, and gender expertness. There were no differences in perceived trustworthiness. Results were discussed and both implications for practice and recommendations for further research were suggested.
Recommended Citation
Thornhill, Denise, "The Impact Of Learning Environment And Gender On Client Satisfaction With Counseling" (1998). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 896.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/896