Clinical and Cultural Issues in the Treatment of Biracial and Bicultural Adolescents

Abstract

The authors present research findings based on clinical case studies of biracial/bicultural adolescents. In presenting these findings, the authors have four goals: (1) to identify the major conflicts experienced by biracial and bicultural adolescents in mastering developmental tasks; (2) to delineate clinical and sociocultural issues in the assessment of these youth and their families; (3) to propose strategies of intervention for these youth; and (4) to suggest implications for clinical training and practice.