Abstract
This study examined common problems experienced by Emirati college students and their help-seeking preferences. A Problem
Checklist was used to collect data from 450 participants. Factor analysis of the Checklist revealed three reliable factors
(personal-interpersonal problems, mood problems, and academic problems). Results indicated that Emirati college students regarded
21 problems of the 34 as minor. The remaining thirteen were perceived as moderate. Women reported experiencing personal-interpersonal
and mood problems more than men. The majority of participants preferred self-reliance in dealing with problems, or sought
help from family or friends. Advisors and faculty members were consulted more than counselors for academic-related problems.
Findings are discussed within the context of the UAE culture.
Checklist was used to collect data from 450 participants. Factor analysis of the Checklist revealed three reliable factors
(personal-interpersonal problems, mood problems, and academic problems). Results indicated that Emirati college students regarded
21 problems of the 34 as minor. The remaining thirteen were perceived as moderate. Women reported experiencing personal-interpersonal
and mood problems more than men. The majority of participants preferred self-reliance in dealing with problems, or sought
help from family or friends. Advisors and faculty members were consulted more than counselors for academic-related problems.
Findings are discussed within the context of the UAE culture.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-16
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-011-9136-2
- Authors
- Fatima Rashed Al-Darmaki, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653