Professional Identity Development of Counselor Education Doctoral Students. (3rd June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dollarhide, Colette T.; Gibson, Donna M.; Moss, Julie M.
• Is Part Of: Counselor education and supervision. Volume 52:Number 2(2013:Jun.)
• Page Start: 137
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2013-06-03
• Subjects: professional identity -- counselor education -- doctoral education -- grounded theory -- development; Counselors -- Training of -- Periodicals; Counselors -- Supervision of -- Periodicals; 361.060715
• DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6978.2013.00034.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-0035

Abstract

Abstract : The authors used grounded theory to explore professional identity transitions for 23 counselor education doctoral students in a cross‐section sample based on nodal points in their programs. The transformational tasks that doctoral students face involve integration of multiple identities, evolution of confidence and legitimacy, and acceptance of responsibility as the source of knowledge about the profession. The authors offer implications for training doctoral students.