School counselors' perceptions of biracial children: a pilot study

Professional School Counseling, Dec, 2002 by Henry L. Harris

This exploratory project is not without limitations. First, the results can only be generalized to school counselors working in the nine states located in the Southeastern region of the United States. The generalizations should also be cautiously interpreted because there is no assurance that all participants honestly responded to each item on the survey. In addition, the sample of respondents, especially males, should be increased and expanded to include a national pool of school counselors where regional and other cultural elements could be taken into consideration.

In conclusion, it is important to emphasize that this study attempted to contribute to an area of research concerning biracial individuals that has been literally ignored over the years. Hopefully, the information gained will help all school counselors develop a more accurate perception of biracial individuals and foster ways to improve the cultural climate in their respective schools.