Examining the Relationship Between the Multicultural Self-Efficacy,Empathy,and Training of School Counselors and Their Knowledge and Skills Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
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Examining the Relationship Between the Multicultural Self-Efficacy,Empathy,and Training of School Counselors and Their Knowledge and Skills Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness remains a national concern impacting the lives of many individuals and families. We examined the relationships among participating school counselors’ self-reported multicultural self-efficacy, empathy, training, and knowledge and skills supporting students experiencing homelessness. Results of a three-stage hierarchical multiple regression indicated that the most significant predictors of school counselors’ knowledge and skills were training and multicultural self-efficacy, respectively. We present implications for training programs, counselor educators, and practicing school counselors.
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