Research Methods for Counseling: An Introduction (Counseling and Professional Identity) - Softcover

Wright, Robert J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452203946 ISBN 13: 9781452203942

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

This text provides a rich, culturally sensitive presentation of current research techniques in counseling. Author Robert J. Wright introduces the theory and research involved in research design, measurement, and assessment with an appealingly clear writin

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About the Author

Robert Wright earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1966, and began teaching high school science. A few years later in 1969 he earned a Masters degree in school counseling from West Chester University and was employed as a public school counselor, first with high school students and later with middle school students. In 1974 he completed a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Psychology with specializations in child & adolescent development and educational measurement from Temple University. As part of that degree he completed a clinical fellowship in rehabilitation counseling at Moss Hospital, part of the Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia). Following graduation he completed advanced studies in school psychology at Lehigh University. Professor Wright has taught counseling and supervised counseling interns and has also taught educational measurement, and educational statistics & research for graduate students in counseling. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, the American Psychological Association (Division 17, counseling psychology), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the American Educational Research Association. He is professionally licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. During his career Professor Wright chaired 114 doctoral dissertations, published and presented over 120 articles and paper presentations and has had four books published.

From the Back Cover

Research Methods for Counseling is a basic introductory research methods text for counsellors, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1452203946
• ISBN 13: 9781452203942
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 624