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Critical Issues in International Group Counseling
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Bemak, Fred; Chung, Rita Chi-Ying – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2015
Three-quarters of the world come from collectivistic group-oriented cultures. As the world becomes more globalized it is inevitable that group counseling will be a major choice of healing and psychological intervention internationally. However, a review of scholarly articles from "The Journal for Specialists in Group Work" and…
Descriptors: Collectivism, Group Counseling, Intervention, Counseling Techniques
Emergence of National School Counseling Models: Views from the United States and Turkey
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Erguner-Tekinalp, Bengu; Leuwerke, Wade; Terzi, Serife – Journal of School Counseling, 2009
School counseling in Turkey and the United States has progressed on different historical paths. The two countries also have distinct cultures. This article reviews the historical development of the profession in both countries and specifically examines efforts to develop and implement broad national models based on a comprehensive developmental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Counseling, Models, Counseling Services
Importance of Marital Characteristics and Marital Satisfaction: A Comparison of Asian Indians in Arranged Marriages and Americans in Marriages of Choice
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Madathil, Jayamala; Benshoff, James M. – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2008
To date, little research has been published related to cross-cultural differences in such marital factors as love, intimacy, happiness, and satisfaction. The present study compares factors contributing to marital satisfaction and examines correlations between the importance of these factors and the level of satisfaction for three groups: Asian…
Descriptors: Indians, Marital Satisfaction, Intimacy, Cultural Differences
Crossing Cultures in Marriage: Implications for Counseling African American/African Couples
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Durodoye, Beth A.; Coker, Angela D. – International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 2008
A wealth of literature exists regarding intermarriage between White and ethnic minority couples. Noticeably lacking, however, is information considering within-group diversity amongst Black couples. This paper will focus on cultural dynamics that may operate with African American and African couples residing in the United States. Through an…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences, African Americans, Marriage Counseling
Learning from Each Other: A Portrait of Family-School-Community Partnerships in the United States and Mexico
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Dotson-Blake, Kylie P. – Professional School Counseling, 2010
Family-school-community partnerships are critically important for the academic success of all students. Unfortunately, in the face of specific barriers, Mexican immigrants struggle to engage in partnership efforts. In the hopes of promoting the engagement of Mexican immigrant families in partnerships, this article presents the findings of a…
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Ethnography, Foreign Countries, School Counselors
Family Type and Children's Cognition in Two Ethnic Groups.
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Ogilvy, Carole M. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1990
Compares the effect of weak, flexible, and rigid family structures on the cognitive development of 61 Scottish and 40 Pakistani school children in Glasgow, Scotland. In a problem-solving test, children from flexible environments outperformed those from either weakly or rigidly structured homes. This difference was reflected in the school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary School Students