Older Women's Perceptions of Female Counselors: The Influence of Therapist Age and Problem Intimacy.

Hayslip, Bert, Jr.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ396267

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Older Women's Perceptions of Female Counselors: The Influence of Therapist Age and Problem Intimacy.

Hayslip, Bert, Jr.; And Others

Gerontologist, v29 n2 p239-44 Apr 1989

Explored attitudes held by elderly women (n=96) towards female counselors when analyzing vignettes of a more intimate or less intimate nature. Results indicated that older counselors were preferred when discussing less intimate concerns, whereas younger counselors were preferred when discussing more intimate problems. (Author/BHK)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Client Relationship, Females, Intimacy, Older Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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