The relationship between critical thinking disposition, problem solving and empathetic tendency in counsellor candidates

The aim of this research was to examine the relationship between the level of critical thinking disposition, problem solving and empathetic tendencies of the candidate counsellors. Data were collected from a total of 406 counsellors (207 females, 199 males; 103 freshman year, 101 second grade, 98 th...

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Published in:SHS web of conferences 2017, Vol.37, p.1052
Main Authors: Şahin, Cengiz, Kumcağız, Hatice
Format: Article
Language:English
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Critical thinking
empathetic tendency
Problem solving
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Summary:The aim of this research was to examine the relationship between the level of critical thinking disposition, problem solving and empathetic tendencies of the candidate counsellors. Data were collected from a total of 406 counsellors (207 females, 199 males; 103 freshman year, 101 second grade, 98 third grade and 104 senior class) for this purpose. The Turkish Version of California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, The Turkish Version of Problem Solving Inventory and Empathetic Tendency Scale were used to collect data. In the data analysis process, descriptive statistics, t tests for independent groups and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation analysis tests were used. According to the first finding, there was no significant difference in the levels of critical thinking, problem solving and empathetic tendency according to gender. Secondly, positive relationships between critical thinking, problem solving, and empathetic tendency levels were achieved.
ISSN:2261-2424
2416-5182
2261-2424
DOI:10.1051/shsconf/20173701052