Cassandra A. Storlie

Voices of Hispanic College Students: A Content Analysis of Qualitative Research within the "Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences".

As Hispanic students continue to be an underrepresented cultural group in higher education, researchers are called to uncover the challenging and complex experience of this diverse group of students. Using the constant comparative method, these researchers conducted a content analysis of the qualitative research on the experiences of Hispanic college students within the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (1979-2011). Of the 1,060 findings generated, only six qualitative research articles met the inclusion criteria for this content analysis. Eight themes emerged: past barriers, negative college experiences, self-efficacy, positive feelings, succeeding, additional support, cultural awakening, and hope. Discussion of two separate realities for Hispanic college students is included.

Developing Social Justice Leaders Through Chi Sigma Iota: A Phenomenological Exploration of Chapter Leader Experiences, Part 1

Using a phenomenological approach, the authors explored how outstanding large and small chapters of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) engage in social justice activities that may promote leadership development among its members. Part 1 of this series of two articles explores this phenomenon from the perspective of Chapter Leaders (CLs). As social justice has been coined the fifth force in the counseling profession (Lee, 2012; Ratts, 2009), the authors provide insights into how social justice activities can enhance leadership development of student counselors and future counselor educators.

School counselors' intervention in bias-related incidents among Latino students

School counselors help foster student’s academic, social, and career development; yet, school counselors are often neglected in research on school climate and student safety. Framed by the theory of planned behavior, this study examined how 206 school counselors’ multicultural counseling competence, multicultural self-efficacy, and perceptions of Latino students’ experiences of the school environment (e.g., safety, bias-motivated bullying, discrimination, and harassment) were associated with intervention in bias-related incidents among Latino students. Findings indicated that school counselors’ multicultural knowledge competence was positively associated with self-reported intervention in bullying, discrimination, or harassment related to Latino ethnicity. Further, counselors’ perceptions of a more negative school climate for Latino students were associated with greater intervention in bias-based incidents. Implications for school counselors and school counselor educators are discussed.

Multicultural Leadership Development: A Qualitative Analysis of Emerging Leaders in Counselor Education

A phenomenological exploration of multicultural leadership was conducted on the experiences of eight doctoral students identified as emerging leaders by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Five themes emerged from participant interviews: Awareness of Culture, Programs Fall Short, Depth in Mentorship, Being Inclusive, and In My Future Profession. Recommendations for further research in multicultural leadership within the counseling profession are included.

Enhancing ADHD and LD Diagnostic Accuracy Using Career Instruments

Individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders may have work-related difficulties that impact functioning in all life domains. With limited research on the integration of career and mental health counseling, authors used a discriminant function analysis to assess the predictability of accurately identifying diagnostic categories among 258 adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities (LDs) through the use of constructs derived from three career development inventories. Results showed that using an appropriate interpretive T-score from individuals with the same diagnosis enhanced the ability to discriminate between diagnoses of LD and ADHD in young adults. Implications for the practice of career counseling and development are provided.

Moderated Mediation in Career Development Research

With its growing appeal, an increasing number of counseling-related research studies have embraced moderated mediation as a method of inquiry. The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to some and a refresher to others the concept of moderated mediation and how it can be applied in career development research. We also provide a specific example of how moderated mediation can be tested using the Mplus software program.

Professional School Counselor Perceptions of Systemic Barriers Affecting Latino Students: Implications for Socially Just Preparation and Practice

Systemic barriers contribute to academic underachievement and oppression among marginalized students, particularly those from Latino decent. Qualitative survey responses from 158 professional school counselors, working in the six U.S. states with the highest populations of Latinos, were analyzed by the constant comparative method. Three overarching themes resulted. Social justice implications for professional school counselors and counselors-in-training that support the academic, personal/social and career development of Latino students are provided. Authors Notes This study was supported by a Summer Research Award from Kent State University’s Research Council (CoPI: Storlie & Toomey). We thank the school counselors who participated in this study and the state-based school counseling associations that helped with disseminating study recruitment announcements. We also thank Samantha Jones and Deborah Duenyas for their contributions to the larger study. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Cassandra A. Storlie, Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, Kent State University, PO Box 5190, 150 Terrace Drive, Kent, OH 44242-0001; Phone 330-672-0693; Email: cstorlie@kent.edu.

Exploring Dimensions of Advocacy in Service: A Content Analysis Extending the Framework of Counselor Community Engagement Activities in Chi Sigma Iota Chapters

ABSTRACT Counselor Community Engagement (CCE) is a collaborative process whereby counselors and community members identify, plan, and execute strategies that promote wellness and human dignity within the community. Although Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) has an established framework for CCE inspired by Dr. Jane E. Myers (10 Key Considerations), no study has explored the use of this framework in practice. Using directive content analysis methodology, these researchers examined the 2013–2014 CSI Chapter CCE activities (n = 247), confirming the degree to which the 10 Key Considerations reflect CCE activities and refining the framework to support purposeful engagement and advocacy with individuals, groups, and communities. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are provided.

A Qualitative Analysis of Parents With Children Diagnosed With Reading Disabilities Insights for Working With Families

Semistructured interviews were conducted with nine parents with children diagnosed with reading disability (RD). A phenomenological theoretical tradition was used to explore the meaning, structure, and essence of the shared experiences of these individuals. Results generated a deeper understanding of the lived experiences and challenges of families with children diagnosed with RD. Themes produced a need for a systemic model of home, school, and community collaboration, which may improve interaction and communication among all parties. Implications for research and working with families with children diagnosed with RD are discussed.

Conceptual Metaphors in Internship: Creative Journeys in Counselor Development

ABSTRACT The use of metaphors is considered a cognitive and affective process in which individuals can creatively explain and understand unfamiliar experiences. Through the Metaphor Identification Procedure, 453 metaphors were identified within semester-long reflective journals from 49 students enrolled in a clinical mental health internship course. Six overarching categories resulted, highlighting creativity used in processing, understanding, and describing events within internship. Implications for supervision and counselor education are provided.