ERIC Number: ED656485
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 75
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ISBN: 979-8-3828-4000-0
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Exploring Counseling Experiences of Arab Americans: A Grounded Theory Study
Semaa Shlebah
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Wayne State University
This qualitative grounded research study explores the experiences of counseling among Arab American individuals, aiming to shed light on their unique perspectives, challenges, and coping strategies within the counseling process. Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, 11 individuals were interviewed. The study highlights the complexities of Arab American clients' interactions with counselors, their perceptions of therapy, and the influence of cultural norms and values on help-seeking behaviors. Findings reveal multi-layered themes encompassing cultural identity negotiation, stigma associated with mental health, barriers to access and utilization of counseling services, as well as the importance of cultural competence and rapport-building in therapeutic relationships. The study contributes to the existing literature on multicultural counseling by amplifying the voices of Arab American individuals and elucidating the cultural nuances that impact their therapeutic journeys. The implications of this research extend to counseling practice, education, and policy development, and fostering greater awareness. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Arabs, North Americans, Counseling, Experience, Attitudes, Barriers, Coping, Interaction, Counselor Client Relationship, Cultural Background, Help Seeking, Cultural Pluralism
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Language: English
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