Using a Q Methodology Approach to Explore and Prioritise Multicultural Counsellor Competencies

Hi there,

My name is Zara, and I am currently undertaking my MSc in Person-Centred Counselling at the University of Aberdeen. I am looking for individuals with any level of counselling experience to participate in my study.

My area of interest is multicultural counsellor competencies, and I intend to explore Sue et al.鈥檚 (1982) multicultural competency framework as part of my study. The study uses a Q-Methodology Approach to explore counsellors鈥� perspectives and prioritise multicultural counsellor competencies.聽 My study has been given ethical approval by the Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the University of Aberdeen. Furthermore, a participant information sheet has also been attached which will allow you to gain a greater understanding of the study.

The study will take approximately 15 minutes of your time and will need to be completed on a computer. There are no right or wrong answers.

All you need to do is:

  1. Fill out some optional demographic details
  2. Read a set of statements
  3. Organise them into three categories
  4. Drag and drop the statements onto a grid based on your perceptions of importance

And that鈥檚 all!

This is a great opportunity to explore counsellor multicultural competence and contribute to research regarding a prominent and continuously evolving topic in the counselling profession.

If you have any questions, please don鈥檛 hesitate to contact me at t01zp23@abdn.ac.uk

Study link:

For further details, you can see the participant information sheet here.

Thank You,

Zara Purdy