Using Moral Foundations Theory to Enhance Multicultural Competency. Issue 2 (7th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Romig, Charles A.; Holeman, Virginia T.; Sauerheber, Jill Duba
• Is Part Of: Counseling and values. Volume 63:Issue 2(2018:Oct.)
• Page Start: 180
• Page End: 193
• Publication Date: 2018-10-07
• Subjects: moral foundations theory -- diversity -- multicultural competency -- values -- Haidt; Counseling -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Spiritual direction -- Periodicals; Philosophical counseling -- Periodicals; Values -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 158.3
• DOI: 10.1002/cvj.12087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-7960

Abstract

Abstract : Multicultural competency requires awareness of one's own values and possession of the knowledge and skills necessary to work ethically with clients who hold worldviews and values that may differ from the counselor. Recent cross‐cultural research on moral psychology provides a useful framework for categorizing values and understanding how clients prioritize competing values when making decisions. Six foundations of moral foundations theory are presented and matched to 6 ethical principles that are foundational to the ACA Code of Ethics (American Counseling Association, 2014 ). A case study illustrates how moral foundations theory can be applied in a culturally sensitive way.