Relational Cultural Theory: A Guiding Framework for Study Abroad Experiences

Authors

Janee R. Avent Harris, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Syntia S. Dietz, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Loni Crumb, East Carolina UniversityFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010208

Abstract

Faculty led-study abroad programs promote cultural competence and professional and personal development for students. However, students from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups do not participate in these experiences at the same rate as students from majority cultures. Counselor educators must seek ways to recruit diverse populations to promote equity in and access to international education experiences. Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) provides a guiding framework for counselor educators to diversify study abroad programs while also attending to cultural and power dynamics. Implications for counselor educators and recommendations for future research are also included.

Recommended Citation

Avent Harris, Janee R.; Dietz, Syntia S.; and Crumb, Loni (2019) "Relational Cultural Theory: A Guiding Framework for Study Abroad Experiences," Teaching and Supervision in Counseling: Vol. 1 : Iss. 2 , Article 8.
https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010208
Available at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/tsc/vol1/iss2/8