Summary and Overall Discussion The purpose of this study was to develop a scale quantita-tively effectively measure the construct ethnocultural em-pathy. On basis review literature, ethnoculturalempathy as derived from definitions generalempathy, multiculturalism, cultural empathy. Our effort tocreate three-factor partially supported by results ofthe factor analysis. Although there are parallels between in-tended definition three factors final results, factoranalysis revealed presence fourth...

The current xenophobic cultural environment in the United States makes it imperative that psychologists understand nature of xenophobia and recognize its consequences. This article explores sociological, social psychological, multicultural research to examine causes negative attitudes toward immigrants. Xenophobia is presented as a concept descriptive socially observable phenomenon. Historical contemporary expressions are examined compared with cross-cultural scholarship on Last, suggestions...

The number of recent immigrants and refugees in the United States is growing dramatically. Among key reasons for migration search adequate employment hope opportunities to develop occupationally. However, face multiple obstacles their career development States. This article uses social cognitive theory examine role relocation circumstances, stressors migration, acculturation patterns, oppression on functioning refugees. Specific suggestions counselors working with this population are provided.

The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary intakes and behaviors male female collegiate athletes. Athletes ( n = 345) at a NCAA Division I university completed an anonymous questionnaire. T -tests, χ 2 statistic ANOVA were used gender sport differences. Multiple linear regression differences in nutrient intakes, controlling for energy intake examine relationships between desired weight change, behaviors, intakes. Only 15% 26% athletes had adequate carbohydrate protein, respectively,...

Research has consistently shown that exposure to ideal female images negatively influences women's self-evaluations (e.g., Brown, Novick, Lord, & Richards, 1992; Henderson-King, Hoffman, 2001). However, minimal research examined the effects of media-portrayed male on men

To apply a Mokken Scale Procedure in developing hierarchical cross-national scale to measure xenophobia, pool of 30 xenophobia-related items was collected from several sources and modified using established unidimensional criteria. The survey administered 608 undergraduate students the USA, 193 Netherlands, 303 Norway. 14 measuring perceived threat or fear meeting criteria Stereotype Content Model were selected for further analysis. A separate item analysis and, subsequently, yielded...

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The number of women immigrating to the United States is growing because current global changes (A. J. Marsella & E. Ring, 2003). Understanding and serving mental health needs this population a new challenge for American counselors counseling scholars. In article, an ecological model (U. Bronfenbrenner, 1979) used describe immigrant women, outline various strategies interventions, systematically explore sociocultural variables influencing women's experiences in U.S.

Language brokering (LB) is the act of translating and interpreting within immigrant families by children adolescents for their parents, other family members, adults. Although LB a common phenomenon among in United States, research regarding its impact on mainly focuses experiences language brokers only not parents or immediate families. Thus, purpose this in-depth multiple qualitative case study was to understand how demands affected relationships Mexican living Midwestern States. Six...

This article briefly addresses key events throughout recorded history of indigenous healing, highlighting the role women and their work despite predominant patriarchal, societal views subsequent hardships for engaging in healing roles. Additionally, this identifies terms definitions that will be used special issue introduces articles which have been written by around world. The editors invite readers to question Western dominant discourse about and, particular, women.

An internet-related survey distributed to Norwegian students explored predictors of fear-related xenophobia toward immigrants. Specifically, this study examined a new social construct called “entitativity” (i.e., the extent which out-group members are perceived as bonded together in cohesive or organized unit), well frequency informal contact and valence recent encounter relation certain xenophobic attitudes. Correlational multiple regression analyses indicated that entitativity was moderate...

“Positive” psychology has gained a dominant voice within and outside the field of psychology. Although critiques this perspective have been rendered, including by humanistic psychologists, scholars offered minimum space for critical reflections movement in contrast to its existing inside academia other fields. Therefore, contribution seeks explicate emerging systematic positive practitioners from mental health fields as well philosophy, medicine, education, business, cultural studies...

Since its inception Western academic psychology has been influenced by and closely affiliated with eugenics, defined originators as the "science of racial betterment." The role eugenics minimally acknowledged in historical accounts psychology, although it was fundamental to establishment empirical methods well applied theories, specifically behaviorism. continued influence noted this article, is traced biologizing human differences while minimizing social context dividing individuals into...

This archival study examined the use of a university counseling center's services by international students during 5‐year period. Variables analyzed included clients' presenting concerns, students' demographic characteristics, number sessions attended, and reasons for termination. Implications counselor training, outreach activities, on college campuses are discussed.

Experiences of grief among lesbian and gay (LG) individuals who have encountered the death their partner remain invisible within larger culture counseling literature. This contribution provides a conceptual review literature regarding bereavement process identify as sexual minorities. Special focus is given to concept disenfranchised its impact on LG individuals. Two clinical vignettes are presented illustrate distinct experiences older face end-of-life issues in caregiver roles, well...

The manuscript presents an identity salience model for clinical practice and psychotherapy research. seeks to incorporate contemporary social theory ecological theory, as well appreciation of individuals' multiple identities without necessitating a hierarchy oppression. A case example utilizing the is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

This exploratory study focused on the career development experiences of college-age students in Ukraine, a country that is experiencing tremendous social, political, demographic, and economic transitions. The tentative hypotheses included examination relationships among work hope attitudes, self-esteem, influences sample 312 Ukrainian college students. Greater attitudes were found those who reported relying their own selves choice contrast to relied parents or other sources. Self-esteem was...

Abstract Working as researchers within cultural communities can be challenging and rewarding. In this article, four share their lived experiences in being both insiders outsiders well highlight discussions among feminist community-participatory focused scholars about the insider-outsider positionality. Cultural represented include Eastern European, Middle Eastern, American Indian, East Asian. KEYWORDS: community researchfeminist researchreflexivity