An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Counseling Interns’ Experiences Serving Older Adults

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ID8847260
AutoresMatthew C Fullen (0000-0002-6534-6622, School of Education Virginia Tech Blacksburg Virginia USA, autor correspondente), Paul M Delaughter (0009-0008-2071-8841, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education Appalachian State University Boone North Carolina USA), Jonathan D Wiley (0000-0001-7486-1100, Department of Counseling & Psychology Tennessee Tech University Cookeville Tennessee USA)
Ano2025
Volume65
Fascículo1
Páginas63-75
Data de publicação2025-12-18
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCounselor Education and Supervision (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0011-0035 • E-ISSN: 1556-6978
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ceas.70013
OpenAlexW4417486034
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas30

Demographic shifts and recent changes to Medicare will result in more older adults utilizing counseling. Field experiences, including internships, are vital opportunities for graduate students to gain exposure to new populations, including older adults. We interviewed eight participants who completed internships in a continuing care retirement community. An interpretative phenomenological analysis yielded three themes: (1) drawn toward older adults, (2) transformative learning and growth, and (3) unfolding self‐determination. Implications for counselor education programs are provided

Counselor education · Graduate education · Graduate students · Higher education · Internship · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Phenomenology (philosophy · Transformative learning · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Aging and Gerontology Research · Identity, Memory, and Therapy