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Shin, Richard Q. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2011
This exploratory study examined the relationships between Africentric values, racial/ethnic identity, neighborhood satisfaction, and academic self-efficacy beliefs among 88 African American elementary school children. Results indicated that Africentric values and neighborhood satisfaction were both predictive of academic self-efficacy beliefs.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Neighborhoods, Ethnicity, Self Efficacy
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Wilcoxon, S. Allen; Magnuson, Sandy; Norem, Ken – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2008
The authors suggest that many managed mental health care (MMHC) practices have oppressive effects on members of cultural and ethnic minority groups. They examine the dissonance between institutional practices and cultural traditions that reflect insensitivity and forced conformity, particularly regarding time, pace, and intervention uniformity as…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Minority Groups, Counseling Psychology, Multicultural Education
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Withrow, Rebecca L. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2008
Counselors and early interventionists increasingly serve Spanish-speaking families. Yet, often, cultural accommodations merely imply use of interpreters or bilingual providers. Cultural competence requires self-awareness and understanding the client's community and specific risk and resiliency factors. Implications for serving clients of Latino…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Spanish Speaking, Hispanic Americans, Cultural Influences
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Garrett, J. T.; Garrett, Michael W. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1994
Presents a brief overview of Native American cultural values, beliefs, and practices concerning the tribe, elders, family, and spirituality. Native American Indian communication style, humor, and cultural commitment are briefly discussed, and recommendations are given for counseling with Native American Indians. (Author/CRR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Beliefs, Communications
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Nadal, Kevin L. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2004
This article examines the identity development of F/Pilipino Americans. Because of a distinct history and culture that differentiates them from other Asian groups, F/Pilipino Americans may experience a different ethnic identity development than other Asian Americans. A nonlinear 6-stage ethnic identity development model is proposed to promote…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Ethnicity, Identification (Psychology), Cultural Differences
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Vera, Elizabeth M.; Conner, Wendy – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2007
Latina mothers' perceptions of mental health and factors that promote/restore mental health were explored in this qualitative study. Participants discussed the importance of community, safety, and financial stability in addition to conventional factors that are related to mental health. Implications for working with urban Latinas and their…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Mothers, Mental Health, Hispanic Americans