The results of this study indicate that Black male students were aware that their school provded counseling services but did not perceive counselors to be trustworthy, friendly, or accessible.
- African American males are less likely to utilize counseling services including mental health and school counseling services.
- Over 50% of respondents indicated that they agreed that their school counselor is “knowledgeable†or “helpful.â€Â
- Less than half of African American male respondents indicated that they believed their school counselor is “trustworthy,†“friendly,†or “accessible.â€Â
- Over half of respondents agreed that the role of school counselors is to “assist with academic problems†and “assist with scheduling classes.â€Â
- Over half of respondents agreed that the role of school counselors was to assist with academic problems, and just over one-third agreed that counselors were there to assist students with personal, social, and emotional issues.
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- Journal of African American Males in Education