Cuban Value Orientations. Cultural Monograph Number 1. Bilingual Multicultural Education Training Project for School Psychologists and Guidance Counselors.

Clemens L. Hallman, Anne E Campbell

Research output: Book/ReportBook

Abstract

Information is provided in this monograph to facilitate understanding of Cuban cultural values and their implications for counseling limited English proficient students. Also provided is a beginning conceptual model for increasing the understanding of cross-cultural theory and practice. The overview of Cuban culture is based on a perspective of value orientations which emphasizes the evolving nature of cultures. The titles of the report's 13 chapters and some of their sub-themes are as follows: (1) Introduction to the Cultural Monograph Series and to Cultural Value Orientations; (2) The Conceptualization of Value Orientations: Axiological Definitions; (3) A Case Study for Cross-Cultural Counseling; (4) Cuban Value Orientations (Pre-revolutionary Cuban Value Orientations; Post-revolutionary Cuban Value Orientations; Santeria); (5) Factors Affecting Cross-Cultural Counseling (Language; Social Group of the Client); (6) Areas of Conflict Between Cuban and American Values (Acculturation; Assessing Behavioral Indicators of Cultural Adaptation; Assessing Adaptation of Cultural Values); (7) Cross-Cultural Activity; (8) Values Affecting Cross-Cultural Counseling (Anglo/Cuban Relationships; Conflict); (9) Possible Conflicts Between Counselor and Client; (10) Emerging Skills and Roles of the Counselor; (11) Mental Health; (12) Counseling Strategies and Techniques; and (13) Conclusions. Two appendices consist of a general outline of United States Value Orientations and an essay, "Mirror Images of Conflict," by Sandra Fradd. (KH) Descriptors: Counseling, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Role, Cross Cultural Training, Cubans, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict, Hispanic Americans, Immigrants, Intercultural Communication, Mental Health, Refugees, Values

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Jan 1 1983

Disciplines

  • Education

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