Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Whitfield, H. W., Venable, R., & Broussard, S. (2010). Are client-counselor ethnic/racial matches associated with successful rehabilitation outcomes?. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 53 (2), 96-105. |
| Title: | Are client-counselor ethnic/racial matches associated with successful rehabilitation outcomes? |
| Authors: | Whitfield, H. W., Venable, R., & Broussard, S. |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Journal/Publication: | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin |
| Publisher: | SAGE |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0034355209338526 |
| Full text: | http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0034355209338526?journa... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Purpose: | This study's purpose was to find if client-counselor ethnic/racial matches were associated with successful vocational rehabilitation (VR) outcomes. |
| Findings: | The authors found that there was no significant difference in rates of acceptance for VR services, but clients with racial/ethnic matches to their counselors had significantly better rehabilitation rates than those without. Racial/ethnic matches were also significantly associated with "achieved an employment outcome," "individual in institution," and closure for "all other reasons." |
| Populations served: |
Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) |
| Interventions: |
Job search and placement assistance Vocational rehabilitation |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition |