Relationships among a selected set of systemic variables and counselor educators in training professional identity

Based on Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory, this cross-sectional correlational study examined the relationship between a selected set of systemic variables and the counselor professional identity of counselor educators in training. We surveyed 140 counselor educators in training enrolled in CACREP programs. Results suggest that all study predictor variables, except instructional environment, are significantly associated with some aspects of students' counselor professional identity. Findings indicate the need to use a systemic approach to foster students' professional identity development.