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ABSTRACT
The first aim of this study was to explore the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Theoretical Orientation Profile Scale–Revised, and the second aim was to understand the relative influence of personal and professional variables on the choice of a guiding theoretical orientation among Turkish counselor trainees. Results showed that in Turkey the preference for a particular theoretical orientation is associated strongly with professional variables, rather than personality.
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İlkay Demir
İlkay Demir works as an associate professor in Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at Istanbul University. Her research interests include adolescent psychosocial development and theoretical orientations in counseling.
Esra İşmen Gazioğlu
Esra İşmen Gazioğlu works as an associate professor in Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at Istanbul University. Her research interests include marriage and family counseling and theoretical orientations in counseling.