Abstract
Differences in perceptions between Euro American & ethnic minority respondents were examined to compare the role of counselor multicultural competency in multicultural vs traditional counseling. Results showed a strong positive correlation between clients' ratings of counselors' multicultural competencies & clients' ratings of counselors' general competency & empathy. However, when comparisons were made between Euro American & ethnic minority clients' on satisfaction, counselor multicultural competency explained a large & significant amount of variance for the ethnic minority sample only, above & beyond counselor general competency & empathy. Results are discussed in the context of relevant literature & suggestions for future research. 4 Tables, 23 References. Adapted from the source document.