Research Studies

Calling all K-12 School Counselors!
How do our own internal traits impact how we show up for students? You are invited to participate in an IRB-approved research study titled: "Authenticity and Broaching Behaviors among K-12 School Counselors and the Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment."
While broaching is essential, there is a lack of research on the "human side" of the school counselor in this process. This study aims to bridge that gap.
  • Who: Currently practicing K-12 School Counselors.
  • What: A 10-minute anonymous, confidential online survey.
  • Why: To help improve culturally sustaining practices in the school counseling field.
  • IRB Approval Number: 2134747 (University of Missouri – St. Louis)
Your participation is entirely voluntary. Please feel free to forward this survey link invitation to other school counselors in your district and professional networks.
If you have any questions, please contact Chasity Cueto at cgck29@umsl.edu.

Examine the Relationship Between Professional Development Needs and School Counseling Competence for Novice School Counselors

You may be eligible to participate if you:
  • Are currently a practicing school counselor employed in a K-12 school setting in the United States
  • Only have 0-5 years of school counseling experience
  • Are a licensed or certificated school counselor
  • Postgraduate
You may NOT be eligible to participate if you:
  • Are experiencing a traumatic situation, a crisis or crises, or are overly stressed
  • National Board Certified
  • Have earned the RAMP [Recognized ASCA Model Program] designation or ACSC [ASCA Certified School Counselor] designation
  • Dual certified
  • Emergency certified
  • Have a personal, professional, or supervisory relationship with the researcher

 If you are eligible, please click the link to start the survey: https://forms.gle/FGZVZCD6ZGvTfytJ9 

Drs. John McCall, Allison Fears, Malti Tuttle, and Ms. Lonnisha Smith are conducting a research study focusing on the experiences of school counselors working in a rural setting and their experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

You can participate in this study if you meet the following criteria: 

1). Identify as a School Counselor Working in a Rural Setting in the United States.  

2). Willing to commit to complete a demographic screening survey, one recorded semi-structured interview, and review interview transcripts and themes.  

3.) Are 19 years or older. 

Participation involves completing a brief online Qualtrics survey and a 60–90-minute Zoom interview. The survey is used only to determine eligibility for participation in the interview and is not a compensated portion of the study. If participants are willing to respond to this call, they can access the Qualtrics survey through the following link below: 

https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eM9liIKfUCu0C9w 

Eligible participants who complete the full interview will receive a $50 electronic gift card within 48-72 hours following completion. 

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