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Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling and Human Services: Multiple Influences on Self-Concept Development
John J. Schmidt, East Carolina University

ISBN-10: 0205403336
ISBN-13: 9780205403332

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 288 pp
Published: 06/09/2005

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Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling and Human Services addresses the fundamental social and cultural foundations upon which counselors and other helpers develop the knowledge and skill to work effectively with diverse populations.

 

A basic premise of this text is that such foundational knowledge includes learning about self-concept development within a cultural and sociological context and about the impact that both individual differences and collectivistic philosophies have on cultural and personal identity. It distinctively features a social psychology perspective of diversity, complemented by an understanding of self-concept theory and its interaction with other models of identity development.

  • Maintains a balanced perspective on the impact of individualistic and collectivistic philosophies on a person's development.
  • Utilizes a thorough treatment of social status variables that influence self-concept development, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation identity, family, aging, spirituality, physical ability and disability, and social class.
  • Provides concrete examples through exercises and narratives to help students understand the impact of specific social and culltural influences on personal development (Chs. 5-9).
  • Contains “Counseling Inferences” sections at the end of every chapter to help summarize chapter content in the context of what it means for practicing counselors and human service providers.
  • Provides information on and access to numerous Web sites that contain social and cultural topics (Appendix A).

Each chapter concludes with “Counseling Inferences.”

Preface.

1. Society, Culture, Counseling, and Human Services.

Society.

Culture.

Diversity and Counseling.

2. The Emerging Self and Social Learning.

Self-Concept Theory.

Altering the Self-Concept.

Stability of the Self-Concept.

Related Developmental Theories.

Self-View, Worldview, and Social Learning.

Deviant Behavior.

Violence and Abuse.

Substance Abuse.

Education.

Technology and Self-Development.

3. Social, Cultural, and Racial Identity.

Social Identity Theory.

Cultural Identity Theory.

Race, Ethnicity, and Identity.

Self as a Cultural Product.

4. Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Identity Models.

Racial Identity Models.

Ethnic Identity.

Multiple Identities.

Self-Consciousness and Identity.

5. Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Identity.

Sex.

Gender.

Sexual Orientation Identity.

6. Family, Culture, and Self-Concept Development.

Family Structure.

Family and Culture.

Family and Community Ties.

7. Ability, Attractiveness, Aging, and Self-Image.

Physical Development and Self-Images.

Ableism and Disability.

Aging and Ageism.

8. Religion, Spirituality, and Self-Concept Development.

Historical Considerations.

Defining Spirituality and Religion.

Spirituality and Counseling.

9. Social Class and Economic Considerations.

Socioeconomic Status and Social Class.

SES and Self-Concept Development.

10. Counseling and Cultural Diversity.

Cultural Aspects of Counseling.

Being a Culturally Effective Counselor.

Assignment, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

Group Procedures with Diverse Clients.

Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, and Social Justice.

11. Ethical and Legal Issues.

Ethical Standards.

Multicultural Competency.

Laws, Legal Issues, and Diverse Clients.

12. Research Issues and Future Considerations for Counseling Diverse Populations.

Research Issues and Concerns.

Future Direction in Multicultural Research.

Future Trends and Issues.

Appendix A: Selected Web Sites.

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling and Human Services addresses the fundamental social and cultural foundations upon which counselors and other helpers develop the knowledge and skill to work effectively with diverse populations.

A basic premise of this new text is that such foundational knowledge includes learning about self-concept development within a cultural and sociological context and about the impact that both individual differences and collectivistic philosophies have on cultural and personal identity. It distinctively features a social psychology perspective of diversity, complemented by an understanding of self-concept theory and its interaction with other models of identity development.

Highlights of the First Edition:

  • Maintains a balanced perspective on the impact of individualistic and collectivistic philosophies on a person's development.
  • Utilizes a thorough treatment of social status variables that influence self-concept development, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation identity, family, aging, spirituality, physical ability and disability, and social class.
  • Provides concrete examples through exercises and narratives to help students understand the impact of specific social and cultural influences on personal development (Chapters 5-9).
  • Contains “Counseling Inferences” sections at the end of every chapter to help summarize chapter content in the context of what it means for practicing counselors and human service providers.
  • Provides information on and access to numerous Web sites that contain social and cultural topics (Appendix A).

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