A perspective on the similarities among selected concepts of traditional scientific research and clinical counseling.
In an age of increasing reliance on scientific theory and technology, social work, as well as other behavioral science professions, has been challenged to utilize traditional scientific methodology for evaluation of counseling and direct practice services. A dilemma has arisen, however, because practitioners charge that the tools of traditional science lack conceptual relevance and practical utility within the practice setting. Analysis of selected research and counseling concepts, however, will reveal significant similarities between the two areas of practice and will demonstrate a way of teaching the integration of scientific and counseling ideas for the benefit of researchers and practitioners.
D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012106:Research