Research and theory about race and ethnicity are central to the field of counseling psychology. The profession is known for its visionary scholars being among the first to theorize in a systematic way about the psychological implications of race and ethnicity. This chapter provides a synthesis of recent research, articulating a framework for understanding the nature of this work. As is customary, we begin with definitions of key terms. Next, we identify some critical dimensions that underlie much of the counseling psychology theory and research on race and ethnicity. Like the common factors approach to psychotherapy research, we identify common underlying factors associated with theories about race and ethnicity. These broad principles form the basis for a psychological science of diversity.
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