Title
The Relationship Between Vicarious Trauma and Self-Efficacy Among Mental Health Professionals
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Department
Counseling
Date of Award
Spring 2012
Abstract
The relationship between vicarious trauma and self-efficacy was examined using a quantitative descriptive design with mental health professionals (n = 82). A Pearson's product-moment correlation revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between the two variables, r = -.45, p < .001 (r2 = .2), with high levels of vicarious trauma associated with low levels of self-efficacy. Descriptive statistics revealed that almost two-thirds of the respondents (62%) believed their graduate studies did not prepare them to counsel traumatized clients. Implications of findings are discussed and recommendations provided.
Advisor
Steve Armstrong
Subject Categories
Counseling | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Sartor, Teri Ann, "The Relationship Between Vicarious Trauma and Self-Efficacy Among Mental Health Professionals" (2012). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 63.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/63
