Generic qualitative dissertations in counselor education: A content analysis. (5th February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Waalkes, Phillip L.; DeCino, Daniel Andrew; LeBlanc, Joe; Phelps‐Pineda, Monica Maria; Somerville, Tiffany; Flynn, Stephen V.
• Is Part Of: Counselor education and supervision. Volume 62:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 52
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2023-02-05
• Subjects: counselor education -- dissertations -- doctoral research preparation -- generic qualitative research; Counselors -- Training of -- Periodicals; Counselors -- Supervision of -- Periodicals; 361.060715
• DOI: 10.1002/ceas.12261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-0035

Abstract

Abstract: We conducted a content analysis of generic qualitative counseling dissertations (GQR; N = 70), examining their methodological justifications, coherence, and trustworthiness. Dissertations authors often presented vague methodological justifications. Findings have implications for constructing methodological justifications, integrating relevant literature, and awareness of how GQR compares to other qualitative methodologies.