Neophyte Counselor Attire and College Student Perceptions of Expertness, Trustworthiness, and Attractiveness.

Roll, Stephen A.; Roll, Bonnie M.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Neophyte Counselor Attire and College Student Perceptions of Expertness, Trustworthiness, and Attractiveness.

Roll, Stephen A.; Roll, Bonnie M.

Counselor Education and Supervision, v23 n4 p321-27 Jun 1984

Examined the effect of counselor attire on the perceptions of 30 students participating in a group counseling session. Results indicated that informal clothing, similar to the students' attire, resulted in increased perceptions of expertness, trustworthiness and helpfulness in a neophyte counselor. (JAC)

Descriptors: Clothing, College Students, Competence, Congruence (Psychology), Counselor Characteristics, Credibility, Higher Education, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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