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Counseling Services: From the Viewpoints of College Students

Author(s) Ms. Jackilyn L. Goc-ong, Dr. Felinita III R. Doronio
Country Philippines
Abstract The primary purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights of college students in seeking counseling services. A qualitative phenomenological design was utilized to capture the participants' in-depth perspectives. A total of ten college students from Davao de Oro State College – Main Campus were selected through purposive sampling, comprising individuals who had previously accessed counseling services and those who were reluctant to pursue them. Data were gathered using in-depth interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. The results identified four key themes: hesitation due to stigma and fear of judgment, diverse coping mechanisms, both adaptive and maladaptive, barriers such as lack of awareness and cultural perceptions, and students’ insights on the importance and impacts of counseling. The majority of participants initially showed hesitation or held misconceptions about counseling, but those who engaged with the service found it emotionally beneficial and supportive. The study concludes that there is a pressing need to raise awareness, normalize the behavior of seeking counseling, and improve the accessibility and trustworthiness of school counseling services. It is recommended that higher education institutions create student-focused programs that tackle stigma and advocate for mental health support.
Keywords guidance and counseling, counseling services, lived experiences, stigma, coping mechanisms, mental health support, phenomenological design, Philippines
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53566
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9w49x
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