"Therapist multicultural competency: a study of therapy dyads": correction

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Psychotherapy Research
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Therapist multicultural competence (TMC) is crucial for effective therapy.
• Understanding the relationship between TMC and client/therapist outcomes is vital for training and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between therapist multicultural competence (TMC) and client-reported outcomes.
• To examine the relationship between TMC and therapist self-appraised outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Fifty-one therapy dyads participated.
• Data collected included measures of TMC, working alliance, client satisfaction, therapist attractiveness, expertness, trustworthiness, and empathy.

Main Results:

• Client ratings of TMC were strongly associated with working alliance, therapist empathy, and client satisfaction.
• Client ratings of therapist expertness, attractiveness, and trustworthiness were not linked to TMC but correlated with therapist self-appraised TMC.
• Therapist self-ratings of TMC were associated with working alliance and job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Client perceptions of TMC significantly impact therapeutic outcomes.
• Therapist self-awareness of TMC may influence their job satisfaction and alliance ratings.
• Findings have implications for therapist training and future research directions in multicultural competence.