2017
DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12069
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Perceived Multicultural Counseling Competence of Malaysian Counselors: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: This study investigated the nature and extent of perceived multicultural counseling competence (MCC) of 508 professional counselors in Malaysia using a national survey approach. Differences in counselors' perceived MCC pertaining to gender, ethnicity, highest education, and multicultural training were examined. Results revealed 5 factors as constituents of MCC and significant differences in perceived MCCs due to ethnicity, highest education, and participation in multicultural training. Implications for future … Show more

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“…In order to conduct this survey, the researchers used the Multicultural Counselling Competency Survey-Malaysian Counsellor Edition (MCCS-MCE: Aga Mohd Jaladin, 2011, 2017). The MCCS-MCE has 27 items (α = 0.70) divided into five sub-scales; (i) Multicultural Understanding (α = 0.85), (ii) Multicultural Knowledge (α = 0.75), (iii) Micro-Culture Skills (α = 0.86), (iv) Multicultural Awareness (α =0.60) and (v) Macro-Culture Skills (α = 0.83).…”
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“…In order to conduct this survey, the researchers used the Multicultural Counselling Competency Survey-Malaysian Counsellor Edition (MCCS-MCE: Aga Mohd Jaladin, 2011, 2017). The MCCS-MCE has 27 items (α = 0.70) divided into five sub-scales; (i) Multicultural Understanding (α = 0.85), (ii) Multicultural Knowledge (α = 0.75), (iii) Micro-Culture Skills (α = 0.86), (iv) Multicultural Awareness (α =0.60) and (v) Macro-Culture Skills (α = 0.83).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Example of questions includes ‘At present, how would you rate your understanding regarding Malaysian culture?’, ‘Differences exist between my clients and myself regarding ethnicity and beliefs’, etc. This questionnaire used a five-point Likert scale with higher score depicting a higher level of MCC (Aga Mohd Jaladin, 2017).…”
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