title: The factor structure underlying three self-report multicultural counseling competence scales.
abstract: This study examined the extent to which 3 self-report multicultural scales were measuring the predominant 3-factor conceptualization of multicultural counseling competence as consisting of multicultural attitudes/beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Results of a confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 3-factor model was not fully supported. An exploratory factor analysis identified a 2-factor structure (i.e., self-perceived multicultural counseling skills and multicultural counseling attitudes/beliefs) underlying these instruments. Implications of the findings for clinical practice, training, and research are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Teachers College, Columbia University, USA.
authors.forename: Madonna G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Constantine
authors.forename: Alberta M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Gloria
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ladany
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003376:Counseling / Q000592:standards*; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005006:Ethnicity; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States