College students-athletes' attitudes toward help-seeking behavior and expectations of counseling services

This study compared the attitudes toward help seeking behavior and expectations about counseling of 135 college student-athletes and 132 nonathletes in an attempt to identify significant differences that might warrant the need for specific approaches with each population. Significant differences were found between student-athletes and nonathletes on both variables. Implications for college counselors and student affairs professionals are presented to address the growing concern that college student athletes are increasingly underutilizing counseling and support services.