Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development is a quarterly journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), a member association of the American Counseling Association.

AMCD members receive the journal as a benefit of membership.

The journal is concerned with research, theory and program applications pertinent to multicultural and ethnic minority interests in all areas of counseling and human development.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.439

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies: Guidelines for the Counseling Profession

  Citation: 830

  Authors: Manivong J., Anneliese A., Sylvia, S. Kent, Julian Rafferty

• Operationalization of the Multicultural Counseling Competencies

  Citation: 565

  Authors: Patricia, Rebecca, Sherlon Pack, Janet, Don C., Joe, Holly

• Multicultural Counseling Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Derald Wing, Patricia, Roderick J.

• Racial Discrimination and Health Outcomes Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities: A Meta‐Analytic Review

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Robert T., Michael Y., Veronica, Katherine

• An Examination of the Impact of Minority Status Stress and Impostor Feelings on the Mental Health of Diverse Ethnic Minority College Students

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Kevin, Shannon, Alicia, Mercedes

• The “Model Minority”: Bane or Blessing for Asian Americans?

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Frieda, Richard

• A Revision of the Multicultural Counseling Awareness Scale

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Joseph G., Denise, Shawn O., Brian P., Richard

• Expanding the Definition of Privilege: The Concept of Social Privilege

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Linda L., David

• Acculturation and Attitudes of Asian International Students Toward Seeking Psychological Help

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Naijian, David N.

• Coming to America: Developing Social Support Systems for International Students

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Richard L., Heng‐Rue

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