What is it about?
Researchers need to demonstrate cultural competence when investigating culturally diverse populations, especially when attempting to make comparisons across international populations.
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Why is it important?
Researchers can produce flawed research that often leads to ineffective policies and practices for diverse populations. Additionally, such errors can promote and legitimize cultural hegemony.
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We, the authors, hope that this article leads to a dialogue among researchers about innovative ways to conduct research about diverse populations that has more truth value, credibility, and meaningful outcomes.
Cirecie West-Olatunji
Xavier University of Louisiana
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This page is a summary of: Highlighting the Challenges When Conducting Cross-National Studies: Use of Transcultural Theory, Journal of Counseling & Development, September 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12160.
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