A Metaphor Study: Students’ Perceptions Related to the Guidance Service

This study aims to examine the perceptions of the students about the guidance service through the metaphor method. Participants of this qualitative study were 89 high school students. The data obtained through Examination Form of Students’ Perceptions Related to Guidance Service in the study were analyzed by content analysis. Based on data analysis, students' perceptions related to guidance service were divided in two main themes as positive and negative. Under the positive main theme; it was emphasized that the guidance service was helpful in providing solutions to students’ problems, psychological support and guidance to them. Also, it was determined that the guidance service provided the necessary counseling services to the students and fulfilled the function of providing information. On the other hand, under the negative main theme; it has been determined that some students had a negative perception related to guidance service and guidance service sometimes had a similar attitude with school administration. Lastly, it was found that guidance service sometimes remain negligent to the students