A CASE FOR PROPHYLACTIC COUNSELLING WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN: AN EXAMINATION OF GENDER DIFFERENCES

Children leaving school for higher education face many stresses. It is suggested that teachers, parents and other counsellors can help prevent the worst effects of these. Previous research has indicated that girls are more likely to be stressed than boys. The present study suggests this finding may...

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Published in:Emotional and behavioural difficulties 1996-12, Vol.1 (3), p.24-28
Main Author: Kniveton, Bromley H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Counselling
Gender differences
Higher education
Stress
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Summary:Children leaving school for higher education face many stresses. It is suggested that teachers, parents and other counsellors can help prevent the worst effects of these. Previous research has indicated that girls are more likely to be stressed than boys. The present study suggests this finding may be unduly influenced by the presence of mature students for when mature students are not included girls are no more stressed than boys. It is suggested the two sexes should be treated equally and the labelling of girls as more stressed can be harmful. The main areas of potential stress were Internal needs and financial problems. Examination stress took a lower position than in other studies. It is suggested counselling should involve attitude change rather than Information giving.
ISSN:1363-2752
1741-2692
DOI:10.1080/1363275960010305