Relation Between Frequency of Teachers’ Help-Seeking Behavior and Levels of Cooperation Among School Counselors and Teachers

Abstract

[Purpose]

The number of studies on factors related to levels of cooperation among school counselors (SCs) and teachers is insufficient. Thus, this study examined the relationship between frequency of teachers’ help-seeking behavior and levels of cooperation among SCs and teachers.

[Methods]

We conducted the “SC Positive Use Program” in a boarding school A (an elementary school) and a public junior high school B (a junior high school) and examined changes in frequency of help-seeking behavior before and after the program. Furthermore, we categorized all conversations occurring during help-seeking behavior between teachers and SCs according to their specific functions. By examining changes in conversations’ functions, we could capture changes in levels of cooperative behavior.

[Results]

In elementary school A, our results showed no change in frequency of teachers’ help-seeking behavior and levels of cooperation behavior. In junior high school B, however, results revealed an increase in both help-seeking and cooperation.

[Discussion]

Therefore, these results suggest a relevant relationship between frequency of teachers’ help-seeking behavior and levels of cooperation among SCs and teachers.