Acculturation Domains and Counselor Self-Efficacy

Abstract

ABSTRACT A recent reconceptualization of acculturation created a multidimensional framework illustrating cultural changes across 3 domains: cultural practices, values, and identity. Based on this multidimensional model of acculturation, the purpose of this study was to expand current literature by examining how three acculturation domains and acculturative stress impacted counselor self-efficacy among 94 foreign-born students in counselor education. Results of a hierarchical multiple regression revealed that each acculturation domain, as well as acculturative stress, differentially contributed to counselor self-efficacy. Implications and recommendations for counselor educators and supervisors are provided.