Social and Emotional Barriers in Online Graduate Counseling Programs: Recommendations for Effective Practice for Working with Hispanic Adult Learners

Authors

  • Dr. Jill Willis Grand Canyon University Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Dr. Charlotte Phillips Grand Canyon University Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Christopher Ogaz Grand Canyon University Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Keywords:

Higher Education, Social Barriers, Emotional Barriers, Hispanic Learners

Abstract

Hispanic learners in higher education face unique challenges and barriers to success. An understanding of Adult Learning Theory through the lens of Hispanic culture is imperative, particularly in relation to both social and emotional barriers that are likely to disrupt the graduate learning process.  The responsibility to effectively lead and educate such learners falls into the hands of counselor educators in higher education. When considering ethnic diversity among adult learners, it is imperative to explore effective practice methodologies for students from specific cultures/ethnic origins. The purpose of this semi-systematic review was to explore the case of Jen, a Hispanic/Latina graduate student enrolled in an online masters in clinical mental health counseling program, and to synthesize implications for effective practice in educating and working with Hispanic students.

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2023-05-30

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Dr. Jill Willis, Dr. Charlotte Phillips, & Ogaz, C. (2023). Social and Emotional Barriers in Online Graduate Counseling Programs: Recommendations for Effective Practice for Working with Hispanic Adult Learners. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 68(1), 238–246. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/15752

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