ASSESSING THE NEED FOR VALUES COUNSELLING AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN INDIA: A SURVEY STUDY

# ASSESSING THE NEED FOR VALUES COUNSELLING AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN INDIA: A SURVEY STUDY

## Introduction
- Background of the Study
  - Importance of values in higher education
  - Current gaps in values education in India
  - Role of counselling in shaping values
- Objectives of the Study
  - Assessing the need for values counselling
  - Examining the impact of counselling interventions
  - Promoting holistic development among students

## Literature Review
- Theoretical Framework
  - Definition and importance of values
  - Models of values education and counselling
  - Existing research on values counselling in education
- Contextual Analysis
  - Indian higher education system
  - Challenges faced by students in India
  - Cultural and societal influences on values

## Methodology
- Research Design
  - Survey methodology
  - Sampling techniques
  - Data collection tools (questionnaires, interviews)
- Participants
  - Demographics of higher education students
  - Selection criteria for participants
- Data Analysis
  - Statistical methods used
  - Tools for analyzing attitudes and behaviors
  - Interpretation of results

## Findings
- Current State of Values Among Students
  - Prevalence of value-based issues
  - Attitudes towards values and ethics
- Impact of Counselling Interventions
  - Changes in students' values and behaviors
  - Effectiveness of different counselling approaches
- Challenges in Implementation
  - Barriers to effective values counselling
  - Resource limitations in educational institutions

## Discussion
- Implications for Educators
  - Strategies for integrating values counselling
  - Training requirements for counsellors
- Policy Recommendations
  - Suggestions for policymakers
  - Development of intervention programs
- Future Research Directions
  - Areas for further exploration
  - Longitudinal studies on values counselling

## Conclusion
- Summary of Key Findings
  - Importance of values counselling in higher education
  - Benefits for student development
- Final Thoughts
  - Call to action for educators and policymakers
  - Vision for holistic development in Indian higher education