Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review

The Dunning-Kruger Effect phenomenon has long been in the spotlight in the field of cognitive psychology, describing a paradox in which individuals with low competence tend to overestimate their abilities. This article examines the implications of this phenomenon for counselors in counseling practic...

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Main Authors: Eko Susanto, Yuni Novitasari
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://ojs.fkip.ummetro.ac.id/index.php/bk/article/view/12054
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description The Dunning-Kruger Effect phenomenon has long been in the spotlight in the field of cognitive psychology, describing a paradox in which individuals with low competence tend to overestimate their abilities. This article examines the implications of this phenomenon for counselors in counseling practice through a systematic review approach. By collecting and analyzing literature from various empirical and theoretical sources, this review aims to reveal how this cognitive bias affects the process of reflection, decision-making, and the effectiveness of counseling interventions. The results of the review indicate that the Dunning-Kruger Effect not only impacts the counselor's self-perception, but also affects the therapeutic relationship with the client through self-evaluation distortion and overconfidence. The practical implications of these findings emphasize the importance of metacognitive training, clinical supervision, and critical reflection in improving the quality of counseling services. This article concludes with recommendations for further research and the development of professional training modules to reduce the impact of cognitive bias in counseling practice.
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spelling doaj-art-5b4cabef44934771be8d5512d101bb9d2025-08-20T03:48:52ZengUniversitas Muhammadiyah MetroGuidena2088-96232442-78022024-12-0114480281110.24127/gdn.v14i4.120543759Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic ReviewEko Susanto0Yuni Novitasari1Universitas Muhammadiyah MetroUniversitas Muhammadiyah MetroThe Dunning-Kruger Effect phenomenon has long been in the spotlight in the field of cognitive psychology, describing a paradox in which individuals with low competence tend to overestimate their abilities. This article examines the implications of this phenomenon for counselors in counseling practice through a systematic review approach. By collecting and analyzing literature from various empirical and theoretical sources, this review aims to reveal how this cognitive bias affects the process of reflection, decision-making, and the effectiveness of counseling interventions. The results of the review indicate that the Dunning-Kruger Effect not only impacts the counselor's self-perception, but also affects the therapeutic relationship with the client through self-evaluation distortion and overconfidence. The practical implications of these findings emphasize the importance of metacognitive training, clinical supervision, and critical reflection in improving the quality of counseling services. This article concludes with recommendations for further research and the development of professional training modules to reduce the impact of cognitive bias in counseling practice.https://ojs.fkip.ummetro.ac.id/index.php/bk/article/view/12054dunning‐kruger effectcounselorcounselingcognitive biascritical reflectionsystematic review
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Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
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counselor
counseling
cognitive bias
critical reflection
systematic review
title Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
title_full Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
title_short Implications of the Dunning‐Kruger Effect for Counselors in Counseling Practice: A Systematic Review
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counseling
cognitive bias
critical reflection
systematic review
url https://ojs.fkip.ummetro.ac.id/index.php/bk/article/view/12054
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