A Perception Analysis on the Peer Counselor Activities of College Students: Based on Q Methodology

The purpose of this study is to explore the types and characteristics of peer counselors in college students who recognize peer counseling experience. For this purpose, 42 Q sample statements were obtained, and 25 peer counselors were selected as P sample and classified into Q sample classification distribution chart. This was factor-analyzed by the PQMethod program. As a result of the analysis, three types of activities related to peer counselor activities were derived. Type 1 is a communication ability improvement type that focuses on the experience of being able to express empathic language to others and improving confidence in communication. Type 2 is a counselor activity experience type and focuses on being able to practice actual counseling experience. Type 3 is an altruistic activity experience type and focuses on the experience that peer counselors can positively affect themselves and the world through peer counselor activities. The results of this study can be used as basic data for understanding the experiences that college students perceive while engaging in peer counselor activities and developing non-subject program curriculum and programs.