A national study conducted with the members of the American School Counselor
Association (ASCA) database examined school counselors’ utilization of online
technologies. The researchers also explored beliefs and practices and examined
mitigating factors such as school counselors’ background, training, and
experience. Training impacted counselors’ belief in the advantages of technology
and their level of comfort. Females were significantly more likely to blur
personal and professional boundaries irrespective of their training. The article
discusses implications for school counselors.
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