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Individualism and Collectivism: What Do They Have to Do With Counseling?

Authors :
McCarthy, John
Source :
Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development; Apr2005, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p108-117, 10p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The author defines individualism and collectivism before examining how they are integral parts of the counseling process for clients and counselors. Although individualism has been assumed to be the norm for the counseling culture in the United States, recent work notes the influence of collectivism on professionals and clients in the counseling system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
COUNSELING
INDIVIDUALISM
COLLECTIVISM (Social psychology)
COUNSELOR-client relationship

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Language :
English
ISSN :
08838534
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16730162
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2005.tb00009.x
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