Examining School Counselors’ Sense of Self-Efficacy Regarding Psychological Counsultation and Counseling in Special Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine school counselors’ sense of self-efficacy regarding
psychological counsltation and counseling in special education. Participants included 277 school cousnelors
working at elementary schools in Turkey. Data were obtained through an information form for demographic info
and School Counselors’ Self-Efficacy Scale regarding Special Education (SCSSSE) developed by the
researchers. Results indicated that whereas there was no significant relationship between school counselors’
sense of self-efficacy scores and their genders and ages, significant relationships were found between school
counselors’ sense of self-efficacy scores and years of job experience, undergraduate programs they graduated,
years of special education experience, and special education support. Results were discussed extensively.