Exploring Ethnic, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Variables in Supervision: Do They Really Matter?

Abstract

Explores discussions of cultural variables in supervision and their influence on supervisory satisfaction and working alliance. Results indicate limited discussions occurred, but when these discussions did occur, supervisees reported enhanced supervisory working alliance and increased satisfaction with supervisor. Highlights importance of supervisors initiating discussions of cultural variables. (Contains 28 references and 3 tables.) (Author/GCP)