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Developing the Counselor Attitude Scale for Spirituality in Counseling: A Validity and Reliability Study

Year 2020, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 219 - 236, 15.06.2020

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop the Counselor Attitude Scale for Spirituality in Counseling. The study group consists of 386 (253 female, 133 male) counselors. The methods of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are used to determine the construct validity of the scale. A single-factor structure consisting of seven items has been obtained as a result of the exploratory factor analysis. The compatibility the one-dimensional model has with the data is tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The single-factor model has been determined to have good fit indexes as a result of the analysis (RMSEA = .04, RMR = .03, GFI = .98, AGFI = .95, CFI = .99, IFI = .99, NFI = .98). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient has been calculated as .89 for the reliability analysis of the scale and the test-retest coefficient as .88; the 27% lower-upper group t values are found to be significant (p<.001). The findings show the developed scale to be psychometrically valid and reliable, and useful for assessing counselors’ attitudes towards spirituality in counseling interactions.

References

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  • American Counseling Association. (2014). Code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
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  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  • American Psychological Association. (n.d.). About society for the psychology of religion and spirituality. Retrieved from https://www.apadivisions.org/division-36/about
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  • Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. (2015). Spiritual competencies: Competencies for addressing spiritual and religious issues in counseling. Retrieved from http://www.aservic.org/resources/spiritual-competencies/
  • Bluemlein, J. S. (2003). Professional helpers’ perceptions of spirituality in the counseling process (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Brown, O., Elkonin, D., & Naicker, S. (2013). The use of religion and spirituality in psychotherapy: Enablers and barriers. Journal of religion and health, 52(4), 1131-1146. doi:10.1007/s10943-011-9551-z
  • Burke, J. F. (2001). Dealing with issues of spirituality when they emerge in the counseling process (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Fordham University, New York.
  • Burke, M. T., Chauvin, J. C., & Miranti, J. G. (2005). Religious and spiritual issues in counseling: Applications across diverse populations. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2010). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı (12. bas.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E.K., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel F. (2010). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (5. bas.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Byrne, B. M. (2010). Structural equation modeling with AMOS: Basic concepts, applications, and programming. Routledge.

Psikolojik Danışmada Maneviyata Yönelik Danışman Tutum Ölçeği’nin Geliştirilmesi: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

Year 2020, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 219 - 236, 15.06.2020

Abstract

Bu araştırmanın amacı Psikolojik Danışmada Maneviyata Yönelik Danışman Tutum Ölçeği’nin geliştirilmesidir. Çalışma grubu 386 (253 kadın, 133 erkek) psikolojik danışmandan oluşmuştur. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini belirlemek için Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi ve Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi sonucunda yedi maddeden oluşan tek faktörlü bir yapı elde edilmiştir. Tek boyutlu modelin veriye uyumu Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi ile test edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda tek faktörlü modelin iyi uyum indekslerine sahip olduğu saptanmıştır (RMSEA=.04, RMR=.03, GFI=.98, AGFI=.95, CFI=.99, IFI=.99, NFI=.98). Ölçeğin güvenirlik analizlerinde hesaplanan Cronbach Alfa katsayısı .89; test-tekrar test katsayısı .88 ve %27’lik alt-üst grup t değerlerinin anlamlı olduğu (p<.001) tespit edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, geliştirilen ölçeğin Türkiye’de psikolojik danışmanların danışma etkileşiminde maneviyata yönelik tutumlarını değerlendirmek amacıyla kullanılabilecek psikometrik açıdan geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğunu göstermektedir.

References

  • Adams, J. R. (2012). Spiritual issues in counseling: What do students perceive they are being taught? Counseling and Values, 57(1), 66-80. doi:org/10.1002/j.2161-007X.2012.00009.x
  • American Counseling Association. (2014). Code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
  • American Counseling Association. (2015). The ACA encyclopedia of counseling (pp. 517-521). John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/9781119221548.ch19
  • American Counseling Association. (n.d.). 20/20: Consensus definition of counseling. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/about-us/about-aca/20-20-a-vision-for-the-future-of-counseling/consensus-definition-of-counseling
  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  • American Psychological Association. (n.d.). About society for the psychology of religion and spirituality. Retrieved from https://www.apadivisions.org/division-36/about
  • Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. (2017). Bylaws. Retrieved from http://www.aservic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ASERVIC-2017-Bylaws-Revised-3-16-17-ACA-Approved-10-2017-1.pdf
  • Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. (2015). Spiritual competencies: Competencies for addressing spiritual and religious issues in counseling. Retrieved from http://www.aservic.org/resources/spiritual-competencies/
  • Bluemlein, J. S. (2003). Professional helpers’ perceptions of spirituality in the counseling process (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Brown, O., Elkonin, D., & Naicker, S. (2013). The use of religion and spirituality in psychotherapy: Enablers and barriers. Journal of religion and health, 52(4), 1131-1146. doi:10.1007/s10943-011-9551-z
  • Burke, J. F. (2001). Dealing with issues of spirituality when they emerge in the counseling process (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Fordham University, New York.
  • Burke, M. T., Chauvin, J. C., & Miranti, J. G. (2005). Religious and spiritual issues in counseling: Applications across diverse populations. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2010). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı (12. bas.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E.K., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel F. (2010). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (5. bas.). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Byrne, B. M. (2010). Structural equation modeling with AMOS: Basic concepts, applications, and programming. Routledge.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Psychology
Journal Section Articles
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Figen Kasapoğlu 0000-0002-4070-960X

Publication Date June 15, 2020
Submission Date November 13, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2020 Volume: 5 Issue: 2

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APA Kasapoğlu, F. (2020). Developing the Counselor Attitude Scale for Spirituality in Counseling: A Validity and Reliability Study. Spiritual Psychology and Counseling, 5(2), 219-236.