Multicultural Case Study
Introduction
At some point in your career, you will encounter a multicultural or EDI issue. It may be a conflict with a supervisor or a problem with one of your colleagues, clients, or students. You or someone you know may experience some form of bias or discrimination. A conflict may involve an individual, a group of people, an entire agency, or an institution.
In this assessment, you will:
View the Assessment 2 case studies and select one to analyze. Use an ethical decision-making model contained in the Juntunen et al. (2023) article "Centering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Ethical Decision-Making" or the Fisher (2023) text Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists to provide a framework for your analysis. If the ethical decision-making model you select does not include the identification of potential biases that may impact the situation, incorporate this element using the Hays model exercise in Assessment 1 as a framework.
The deliverable is a 4–5 page double-spaced paper that contains an analysis of the case study you selected. In general, a case study is an in-depth report and analysis of events, activities, or processes involving one or more people in a situation. Working psychologists in multiple settings often consult with colleagues and managers on case studies to improve their professional competencies.
Your paper should include the following:
- Introduction (one paragraph).
- Briefly describe the purpose of your paper as well as the intended audience (typically all stakeholders involved in the case).
- Case Study Overview (1–2 paragraphs).
- Provide a narrative description of the case study.
- Potential Cultural Differences (2–3 paragraphs).
- Describe the potential cultural identities of the people depicted in the case study. It is understood that while a person may be a part of a cultural group, that person's cultural identity may or may not play a role in this situation.
- Identify potential issues with each person's cultural identity. Be careful to avoid using stereotypes or making assumptions about the role of cultural identity in this situation.
- Analyze how cultural differences may have influenced how one or both people responded to this situation.
- Identify a potential cultural bias that could arise in situations like this.
- Application of An Ethical Decision-Making Model (3–5 paragraphs).*Please note that ethical theories and ethical decision-making models are two different things. Make sure that you are applying the steps of the ethical decision-making model to your case.
- Describe the ethical decision-making model you selected.
- Identify each step in the model. Under each step of the model, apply it to the case.
- Incorporate EDI issues presented in the case study within the selected ethical decision-making model.
- Real World Personal Application (1–2 paragraphs).
- Identify a cultural bias you have or had (can be separate from the case study) and at least one strategy for improving your cultural competency around that bias.
- References:
- Use APA style and formatting guidelines.