Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Understand Dispositional Gatekeeping Behaviors Among Rehabilitation Counselor Educators

Michelle McKnight; Allison Levine; Trenton J. Landon; Brian N. Phillips; Rebecca R. Sametz; Michael Gerald; Taryn V. Richardson

doi:10.52017/001c.73806

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Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Understand Dispositional Gatekeeping Behaviors Among Rehabilitation Counselor Educators

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Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Understand Dispositional Gatekeeping Behaviors Among Rehabilitation Counselor Educators

Michelle McKnight, Allison Levine, Trenton J. Landon, Brian N. Phillips, Rebecca R. Sametz, Michael Gerald and Taryn V. Richardson

Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, Vol.12(2)

2023

DOI: 10.52017/001c.73806

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Abstract

Rehabilitation counselor educators (RCEs) in programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) are mandated to assess student professional dispositions as part of the gatekeeping process. This study utilized the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explore the factors that influence RCE dispositional gatekeeping behaviors. The study includes a sample of 52 RCEs across the United States. Results obtained using a multiple linear regression model indicate that participants generally have positive attitudes toward their role as dispositional gatekeepers and their behaviors. As hypothesized by TPB, both beliefs and perceived norms relating to dispositional gatekeeping predicted dispositional gatekeeping behaviors, with the model accounting for approximately 57% of the variance. Lastly, implications and recommendations are included as they relate to gatekeeping in master’s-level rehabilitation counseling programs.

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Title: Subtitle: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Understand Dispositional Gatekeeping Behaviors Among Rehabilitation Counselor Educators
Creators: Michelle McKnight - Utah State University
Allison Levine - University of Iowa
Trenton J. Landon - Utah State University
Brian N. Phillips - Utah State University
Rebecca R. Sametz - Capella University
Michael Gerald - Utah State University
Taryn V. Richardson - University of South Carolina
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, Vol.12(2)
DOI: 10.52017/001c.73806
ISSN: 2768-2803
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 03/29/2023
Date published: 2023
Academic Unit: Counselor Education; Center for Social Science Innovation
Record Identifier: 9984408398202771

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