Counseling Psychology and Cultural Factors

Abstract

There have been serious doubts about mainstream psychological concepts and theoretical models in terms of their applicability to non-western cultures. It has been suggested that mainstream psychology is a byproduct of western tradition and fashioned by particular cultural and historical conditions. In that sense, defining presenting problems, structuring the counseling process and therapeutic alliances are directly affected by cultural factors. Thus, the goal of this study is to discuss the relations between culture and theoretical bases and applications of the counseling psychology regarding definitions of psychological health, reflecting psychological symptoms, coping, defining presenting problems, and therapeutic alliances.

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Psikolojik Danışma ve Kültürel Faktörler

Abstract

Ülkemizde de yaygın olarak kabul gören Batı kültürü kaynaklı psikolojik danışma kuram ve uygulamaları doğal olarak içinde geliştiği toplumun tarihsel gelişim sürecinde biçimlenmiş ve Batılı kuramcılar, varsayımlarına ister istemez kendi kültürlerinin değer yargılarını ve düşünüş tarzlarını yansıtmışlardır. Bu çalışmada Psikolojik danışmanlık alanının dayandığı kuramsal temeller, psikolojik danışma uygulamaları, danışan ve psikolojik danışman arasındaki terapötik ilişki konuları Kültürel ve Kültürlerarası Psikoloji alanındaki gelişmelerin ışığında gözden geçirilerek ülkemizdeki uygulamalar için bazı öneriler sunulmaya çalışılmıştır.

Keywords

• ANAHTAR SÖZCÜKLER: kültür, psikolojik danışma

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