Evaluation of the understanding of School Counselors on Individual Counseling Process in Indonesia

Abstract

This research used a descriptive comparative study with 68 school counselors in Indonesia, using the PK-Kp Inventory which consists of 36 items with a score ranging from 0–1. Furthermore, the analysis research such as the level of knowledge was in percentage, and test of the level of understanding in individual counseling process was based on years of service with the Mann-Whitney U Test. This study therefore, shows that school counselors understanding are good both in < 20 and > 20 years of service. However, there is no significant difference in school counselors understanding of counseling process based on years of service. Therefore, their knowledge needs to be ameliorated by receiving in-service training, seminars and workshops, therefore their knowledge can be improved.