The Effects of Counselor Disability Status and Reputation on Perceptions of Counselor Expertness, Attractiveness, and Trustworthiness.

Leierer, Stephen J.; Strohmer, Douglas C.; Kern, Adrienne M.; Clemons-Guidry, Denise B.; Roberts, Kelly J.; Curry, Karen E.

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ERIC Number: EJ576924

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Effects of Counselor Disability Status and Reputation on Perceptions of Counselor Expertness, Attractiveness, and Trustworthiness.

Leierer, Stephen J.; Strohmer, Douglas C.; Kern, Adrienne M.; Clemons-Guidry, Denise B.; Roberts, Kelly J.; Curry, Karen E.

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, v41 n4 p278-92 Jun 1998

Adults with disabilities (N=60) viewed videotapes portraying client-counselor reactions to examine the influence of counselor disability status and counselor reputation. A significant effect was found for counselor disability status. Counselors without a disability received higher ratings. There was no effect for reputation, and no interaction was found between disability status and reputation. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Qualifications, Credibility, Physical Attractiveness, Reputation, Videotape Recordings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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