Graduate Theses
Date of Award
1978
Document Type
Research Project Report
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Counseling and Human Services
Supervisory Committee Chair
James N. Olson, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Patricio Jaramillo, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Jon Swartz, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a small family counseling center as evaluated by the clients themselves. A questionnaire, designed and used by the National Family Service Association of America in 1970, was utilized as the measure for evaluation. A total of 46 clients comprised the sample group representing 25% of the population receiving questionnaires. Descriptive case data were collected and analyzed on the total population and compared to the sample. Results showed a marked deficiency in the number of minority and low-income groups both in requesting services and responding to the questionnaire. Agency services were reported as positive in effecting change for the better in a majority of the sample and their families. Findings from this survey aided significantly in planning for future development of the agency.
Recommended Citation
Burnett, Sue T., "The Effectiveness of a Family Service Center as Evaluated by the Clients Served" (1978). Graduate Theses. 28.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-edu/28