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Transformation of Multicultural Counseling Competencies: A Bibliometric Analysis Study

Çokkültürlü Psikolojik Danışma Yeterliklerinin Dönüşümü: Bir Bibliyometrik Analiz Çalışması

Gökay Atılgan
Yafes Can
Pages
1475–1500
Publication Date
2026-09-30
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This study provides a comprehensive roadmap for researchers and practitioners by mapping the field's conceptual structure from past to present and its future directions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This research aims to reveal how multicultural counseling competencies have been reflected in scientific studies throughout the historical process in the literature, the multidimensional structures through which these competencies are shaped, and the changes that have occurred in their scope and components over time.
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⚙️Variables:Bibliyometrik analiz · Çokkültürlü psikolojik danışma · Kültürel tevazu

Abstract

This research aims to reveal how multicultural counseling competencies have been reflected in scientific studies throughout the historical process in the literature, the multidimensional structures through which these competencies are shaped, and the changes that have occurred in their scope and components over time. The research was conducted using a quantitative research design, bibliometric analysis. Data were collected through a systematic search using the keywords "multicultural counselor competencies" and "multicultural counseling competencies" from the Web of Science (WOS) database and filtered in accordance with the PRISMA protocol. The final dataset consisted of 280 academic publications published between 1991 and 2025. VOSviewer 1.6.9 and biblioshiny software were used to analyze the bibliographic data and create scientific maps. Analyses were conducted to identify thematic clusters and historical trends, particularly through keyword co-occurrence frequencies. The analyses revealed a significant increase in academic interest in the field, especially after 2016. Co-occurrence analysis revealed that keywords clustered into six main thematic clusters: 1) Core Competencies and Counseling Skills, 2) Education and Professional Development, 3) Social Justice and Advocacy, 4) Cultural Awareness and Identity Dynamics, 5) Measurement and Evaluation Tools, and 6) Ethics and Mental Health Practices. Historical trends indicated that the focus shifted from "cultural awareness" and "standards" in the early stages to more dynamic and system-focused concepts such as "social justice," "race," "cultural humility," and "advocacy." Research indicates that multicultural counseling competencies are evolving from a static skill set to a dynamic, contextual, and social justice-focused philosophy of practice. Findings suggest that continuously updating counselor education curricula to reflect this evolution and integrating contemporary dimensions such as cultural humility and intersectionality are critical. This study provides a comprehensive roadmap for researchers and practitioners by mapping the field's conceptual structure from past to present and its future directions.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, alan yazında tarihsel süreç içerisinde çokkültürlü psikolojik danışma yeterliklerinin bilimsel çalışmalara nasıl yansıdığını, bu yeterliklerin hangi çok boyutlu yapılar üzerinden şekillendiğini ve zaman içinde kapsam ile bileşenlerinde meydana gelen değişiklikleri ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma, nicel bir araştırma deseni olan bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanından "multicultural counselor competencies" ve "multicultural counseling competencies" anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak sistematik bir tarama ile toplanmış ve PRISMA protokolüne uygun olarak filtrelenmiştir. Nihai veri seti, 1991-2025 yılları arasında yayımlanmış 280 akademik yayından oluşmaktadır. Bibliyografik verilerin analizinde ve bilim haritalarının oluşturulmasında VOSviewer 1.6.9 ve biblioshiny yazılımları kullanılmıştır. Analizler, özellikle anahtar kelime eş oluşum frekansları üzerinden tematik kümeleri ve tarihsel eğilimleri belirlemek için yapılmıştır. Analizler, alana olan akademik ilginin, özellikle 2016 sonrasında belirgin bir artış gösterdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Eş oluşum analizi, anahtar kelimelerin altı ana tematik kümede toplandığını göstermiştir: 1) Temel Yeterlilikler ve Danışmanlık Becerileri, 2) Eğitim ve Mesleki Gelişim, 3) Sosyal Adalet ve Savunuculuk, 4) Kültürel Farkındalık ve Kimlik Dinamikleri, 5) Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Araçları, 6) Etik ve Ruh Sağlığı Uygulamaları. Tarihsel eğilim bağlamında, odak noktasının erken dönemlerde "kültürel farkındalık" ve "standartlar" iken, zamanla "sosyal adalet", "ırk", "kültürel tevazu" ve "savunuculuk" gibi daha dinamik ve sistemi hedef alan kavramlara kaydığını göstermiştir. Araştırma, çokkültürlü psikolojik danışma yeterliklerinin statik bir beceri seti olmaktan çıkıp, dinamik, bağlamsal ve sosyal adalet odaklı bir uygulama felsefesine doğru evrildiğine işaret etmektedir. Bulgular, psikolojik danışman eğitimi müfredatlarının bu evrimi yansıtacak şekilde sürekli güncellenmesi, kültürel tevazu ve kesişimsellik gibi çağdaş boyutların entegrasyonunun kritik önem taşıdığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, alanın geçmişten günümüze kavramsal yapısını ve gelecek yönelimlerini haritalandırması bakımından araştırmacılar ve uygulayıcılar için kapsamlı bir yol haritası sunmaktadır.

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Atılgan, G., Can, Y. (2026). Transformation of Multicultural Counseling Competencies: A Bibliometric Analysis Study. Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 26 Sayı: 3, 1475–1500. https://doi.org/10.17240/aibuefd.2026..-1829254

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