A Laboratory Study of the Effects of Varying Levels of Counselor Eye Contact on Client-Focused and Problem-Focused Counseling Styles.

Tipton, Robert M.; Rymer, Robert A.

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Publication Date: 1978-May

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A Laboratory Study of the Effects of Varying Levels of Counselor Eye Contact on Client-Focused and Problem-Focused Counseling Styles.

Tipton, Robert M.; Rymer, Robert A.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v25 n3 p200-04 May 1978

Studied effects of durations of eye contact over two counseling conditions. Females observed counseling interviews and rated counselors on effectiveness. Counselors using both styles were rated higher on all dimensions. In problem-focused conditions, the counselor was rated lower in genuineness. Differences did not hold for high level of eye contact. (Author/BEF)

Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Credibility, Eye Movements, Females, Nonverbal Communication, Problem Solving, Self Concept, Visual Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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