title: The influence of an Alaska Native accent and reputation on perceived therapist credibility.
abstract: In this study, we examined the influence of an Alaska Native (AN) accent and reputation on perceived therapist credibility after controlling for universal-diverse orientation. Participants listened to and rated therapist audio recordings that differed in AN accent (strong, minimal) and reputational cues (expert, recent graduate, student). While credibility ratings of the accent conditions did not differ in the expert and recent graduate scenarios, the graduate student therapist was seen as less attractive and useful when she spoke with a strong accent.
authors.forename: Joshua K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Swift
authors.forename: Jenna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mayra
authors.forename: Chantel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Justice
authors.forename: Brittany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Freitas-Murrell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000413:Alaska; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013060:Speech; D013334:Students; D055815:Young Adult