Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Empirical Research Article
Keywords
dissertation chairing, relational cultural theory, imposter phenomenon, cross-cultural mentorship, counselor education
Subject Area
Counselor Education
Abstract
Despite the importance of cross-cultural mentorship in supporting doctoral counselor education students with international backgrounds in overcoming barriers, few have researched the specific complexities of these relationships with critical depth. Therefore, in this duoethnographic study rooted in relational cultural theory, we offer a critical and transformative polyvocal dialogue of the cross-cultural dissertation mentoring relationship of [author 1], a White counselor educator, and [author 2], an Asian-Japanese former doctoral student with an international background. We discussed how our cultural backgrounds impacted the relationship, our experiences of imposter phenomenon, and how broaching may have impacted our relationship. We present a series of critical questions raised by our dialogue for readers to reflect upon and discuss the impact of their cultural identities and contexts.
Recommended Citation
Waalkes, P. L., & Mizutani, Y. (2024). A Duoethnographic Investigation of a Cross-Cultural Dissertation Chairing Relationship. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 18(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol18/iss1/4