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The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among counseling self-efficacy, problem-solving, and state and trait anxiety. A total sample of one hundred thirteen males and females (females = 105; males = 8) enrolled in the psychology department at the UAE University voluntarily participated in this study. The Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory (COSE), Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were used to collect data from participants. Findings revealed significantly moderate correlations between counseling self-efficacy and both problem-solving and State and trait Anxiety. Findings are discussed within the context of UAE culture and directions for future research are provided.
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Al-Darmaki, F.R. Counseling Self-Efficacy and its Relationship to Anxiety and Problem-Solving in United Arab Emirates. Int J Adv Counselling 27, 323–335 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-005-3190-6
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