Melba J. T. Vásquez

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
38 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Melba J. T. Vásquez is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology and General Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Melba J. T. Vásquez has authored 38 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Social Psychology, 9 papers in Clinical Psychology and 8 papers in General Psychology. Recurrent topics in Melba J. T. Vásquez's work include Counseling Practices and Supervision (27 papers), Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology (8 papers) and Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (6 papers). Melba J. T. Vásquez is often cited by papers focused on Counseling Practices and Supervision (27 papers), Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology (8 papers) and Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (6 papers). Melba J. T. Vásquez collaborates with scholars based in United States and United Kingdom. Melba J. T. Vásquez's co-authors include Rosie Phillips Bingham, Derald Wing Sue, Kenneth S. Pope, Nadine J. Kaslow, Mary E. Willmuth, Linda Forrest, Joyce Illfelder‐Kaye, Kathi A. Borden, Paul D. Nelson and Frank L. Collins and has published in prestigious journals such as American Psychologist, The Journal of Higher Education and Journal of Clinical Psychology.

In The Last Decade

Melba J. T. Vásquez

34 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Hit Papers

The diversification of ps... 1999 2026 2008 2017 1999 50 100 150
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The diversification of psychology: A multicultural revolution.
    1999 189 citations Derald Wing Sue, Rosie Phillips Bingham et al. American Psychologist profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Melba J. T. Vásquez United States 20 774 585 238 229 213 38 1.3k
David N. Dixon United States 20 657 0.8× 581 1.0× 111 0.5× 235 1.0× 154 0.7× 59 1.2k
Mark S. Kiselica United States 20 775 1.0× 781 1.3× 193 0.8× 297 1.3× 230 1.1× 49 1.5k
Linda Forrest United States 22 988 1.3× 471 0.8× 249 1.0× 171 0.7× 213 1.0× 69 1.5k
Charles R. Ridley United States 22 1.2k 1.5× 921 1.6× 213 0.9× 420 1.8× 192 0.9× 61 1.8k
Michael F. Palmer United States 3 558 0.7× 525 0.9× 211 0.9× 143 0.6× 207 1.0× 6 1.3k
Arpana G. Inman United States 26 1.1k 1.4× 939 1.6× 205 0.9× 616 2.7× 249 1.2× 69 1.9k
Thomas L. Sexton United States 24 954 1.2× 1.2k 2.1× 220 0.9× 188 0.8× 343 1.6× 69 2.0k
Emil Rodolfa United States 24 1.6k 2.1× 1.1k 1.9× 345 1.4× 330 1.4× 124 0.6× 85 2.3k
Rebecca L. Toporek United States 18 1.5k 1.9× 970 1.7× 188 0.8× 385 1.7× 249 1.2× 34 1.8k
Susan Kashubeck‐West United States 23 967 1.2× 893 1.5× 212 0.9× 620 2.7× 173 0.8× 54 2.0k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chavez‐Dueñas, Nayeli Y., Hector Y. Adames, Kenneth S. Pope, & Melba J. T. Vásquez. (2025). The fierce ethical urgency of decoloniality in therapy: From understanding to action.. American Psychologist. 80(4). 510–521.
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Vásquez, Melba J. T. & Josephine D. Johnson. (2021). Multicultural therapy: A practice imperative.. American Psychological Association eBooks.
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (2012). Psychology and social justice: Why we do what we do.. American Psychologist. 67(5). 337–346. 46 indexed citations
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Barnett, Jeffrey E., et al.. (2007). Boundary issues and multiple relationships: Fantasy and reality.. Professional Psychology Research and Practice. 38(4). 401–410. 41 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (2007). Cultural difference and the therapeutic alliance: An evidence-based analysis.. American Psychologist. 62(8). 878–885. 109 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T. & James M. Jones. (2006). Increasing the number of psychologists of color: Public policy issues for affirmative diversity.. American Psychologist. 61(2). 132–142. 35 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (2002). Complexities of the Latina experience: A tribute to Martha Bernal.. American Psychologist. 57(11). 880–888. 6 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1999). Trainee Impairment. The Counseling Psychologist. 27(5). 687–692. 16 indexed citations
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Sue, Derald Wing, et al.. (1999). The diversification of psychology: A multicultural revolution.. American Psychologist. 54(12). 1061–1069. 189 indexed citations breakdown →
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Sue, Derald Wing, et al.. (1999). The diversification of psychology: A multicultural revolution.. American Psychologist. 54(12). 1061–1069. 14 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1998). Latinos and violence: Mental health implications and strategies for clinicians.. PubMed. 4(4). 319–334. 24 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1998). Latinos and violence: Mental health implications and strategies for clinicians.. 4(4). 319–334. 1 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1996). Will Virtue Ethics Improve Ethical Conduct in Multicultural Settings and Interactions?. The Counseling Psychologist. 24(1). 98–104. 12 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1994). Women, Girls, and Psychotherapy. Contemporary Psychology. 39(6). 645–646. 33 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1992). Psychologist as clinical supervisor: Promoting ethical practice.. Professional Psychology Research and Practice. 23(3). 196–202. 44 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1991). Sexual Intimacies With Clients After Termination: Should a Prohibition Be Explicit?. Ethics & Behavior. 1(1). 45–61. 17 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T.. (1988). Counselor‐Client Sexual Contact: Implications for Ethics Training. Journal of Counseling & Development. 67(4). 238–241. 38 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T. & Karen Strohm Kitchener. (1988). Introduction to Special Feature. Journal of Counseling & Development. 67(4). 214–216. 3 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T., et al.. (1985). Cross Cultural Counseling.. The Counseling Psychologist. 13(4). 531–684. 5 indexed citations
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Vásquez, Melba J. T. & Richard P. Durán. (1985). Hispanics' Education and Background: Predictors of College Achievement. The Journal of Higher Education. 56(2). 233–233. 16 indexed citations

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