Abstract
The authors examined psychologists' preference for Individualistic values in their responses to clinical case vignettes. Two samples of practicing psychologists (N = 229) were found to favor individualistic responses to clinical difficulties. The respondents chose utilitarian individualistic responses most frequently. The second most common response to the vignettes involved individualistic descriptions with expressive, growth oriented themes. Responses based on worldviews emphasizing social embeddedness and responsibility were relatively infrequent. Participants favored individualistic views for both socially integrated and socially isolated clients. The implications of this bias in favor of individualistic values are discussed with respect to the prominence and influence of counseling theory and practice in contemporary society.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
