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Title: :  MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
PaperId: :  28399
Published in:   International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education
Publisher:   IJARIIE
e-ISSN:   2395-4396
Volume/Issue:    Volume 12 Issue 3 2026
DUI:    16.0415/IJARIIE-28399
Licence: :   IJARIIE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Author NameAuthor Institute
KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIGDAVAO DE ORO STATE COLLEGE
MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTEASSUMPTION COLLEGE OF NABUNTURAN

Abstract

EDUCATION
guidance and counseling, counseling experiences, college students, phenomenological study, meaning-making, personal growth, coping mechanisms, mental health, therapeutic relationship, Filipino students, phenomenological study
This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of college students at Davao de Oro State College. Anchored on the concept of meaning-making and personal growth, the study aimed to understand how students perceive, navigate, and reflect upon their counseling journeys. Eight undergraduate students who had undergone at least two individual counseling sessions participated in the study. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, allowing participants to share their personal narratives, challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights gained from the counseling process. Findings revealed that students initially experienced hesitation and emotional conflict in seeking counseling, largely influenced by cultural values such as hiya and stigma toward mental health. However, as the counseling process progressed, participants reported developing trust in the therapeutic relationship, which became a crucial factor in their openness and engagement. The study further found that counseling served as a transformative space where students reconstructed their personal narratives, gained self-awareness, and developed adaptive coping strategies. Participants highlighted improvements in emotional regulation, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships. Counseling also facilitated a shift from feelings of helplessness to a sense of personal agency and empowerment. Despite these positive outcomes, participants identified barriers such as limited access, time constraints, and initial fear of vulnerability. These challenges shaped their overall counseling experience but were gradually overcomes through supportive therapeutic relationships. The study concludes that counseling is not merely a support service but meaningful developmental process that fosters identity formation, resilience, and holistic well-being. The findings provide valuable insights for enhancing culturally responsive and student-centered counseling programs in higher education institutions.

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IJARIIE KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. "MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS" International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education Volume 12 Issue 3 2026 Page 200-207
MLA KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. "MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 12.3(2026) : 200-207.
APA KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, & MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. (2026). MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), 200-207.
Chicago KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. "MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 12, no. 3 (2026) : 200-207.
Oxford KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. 'MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, 2026, p. 200-207. Available from IJARIIE, http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/MEANING_MAKING_AND_GROWTH__A_QUALITATIVE_STUDY_ON_THE_COUNSELING_EXPERIENCES_OF_COLLEGE_STUDENTS_ijariie28399.pdf (Accessed : ).
Harvard KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. (2026) 'MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), pp. 200-207IJARIIE [Online]. Available at: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/MEANING_MAKING_AND_GROWTH__A_QUALITATIVE_STUDY_ON_THE_COUNSELING_EXPERIENCES_OF_COLLEGE_STUDENTS_ijariie28399.pdf (Accessed : )
IEEE KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE, "MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS," International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 200-207, May-Jun 2026. [Online]. Available: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/MEANING_MAKING_AND_GROWTH__A_QUALITATIVE_STUDY_ON_THE_COUNSELING_EXPERIENCES_OF_COLLEGE_STUDENTS_ijariie28399.pdf [Accessed : ].
Turabian KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. "MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Online]. volume 12 number 3 ().
Vancouver KENNETH JOHN G. CAJANDIG, and MAEDEL JOY V. ESCOTE. MEANING MAKING AND GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Internet]. 2026 [Cited : ]; 12(3) : 200-207. Available from: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/MEANING_MAKING_AND_GROWTH__A_QUALITATIVE_STUDY_ON_THE_COUNSELING_EXPERIENCES_OF_COLLEGE_STUDENTS_ijariie28399.pdf
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