A Critical Review of the Academic Development of Person-Centered Counseling Research in Korea: Focusing on a Context Analysis of Studies from the Past 12 years

This study analyzed 133 Korean studies on person-centered counseling published between 2013 and 2024 to identify research trends and suggest future directions. Content analysis was conducted by research topic, participants, and methodology. Results showed a focus on outcome and theoretical studies, with fewer studies on counselor and counseling perceptions, personality, adjustment, and academic issues. Participants were mainly children, adolescents, and adults. While literature reviews were most common in terms of methodology, when mixed-method studies were included, the proportion of qualitative and quantitative research was higher, indicating that empirical studies outweighed theoretical reviews. Based on these findings, suggestions are offered for the advancement of person-centered counseling research.