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Investigation of Factors Influencing the Monetary Value of Counseling Services

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The researchers used the contingent valuation method to estimate the monetary value of counseling services. Socio-demographic and psychological variables influencing willingness to pay for counseling services were identified for three types of major counseling issues: mental health, interpersonal, and job stress. Results indicate people would more likely be willing to pay when they have a mental health problem rather than interpersonal or job problems. Expectations for counseling success constantly influenced the monetary value of counseling.

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  2. Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea

    Sunghee An

  3. Department of Education, Korea University, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Choi, B., An, S. & Lee, S.M. Investigation of Factors Influencing the Monetary Value of Counseling Services. Int J Adv Counselling 45, 271–290 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-023-09502-7

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