Teaching and counseling late-adolescents : similar processes, but unique roles

The primary objective of this study is to empirically examine the similarities in the initial processes of teaching and counseling. A "Fit" model was proposed such that teachers and counselors make different initial interventions based upon their students' levels of development. Data were collected at a college university from 62 and 150 students, in the counseling and teaching conditions, respectively. Results revealed that counselors can initially "fit" their clients, whereas the relationship for teaching was unclear. The discussion focuses on implications for counselors and teachers and future research that may address the links between these processes.