Before joining Columbia, Miville worked as an associate professor in the Counseling Psychology Program at Oklahoma State University.
[citation needed] This study was conducted by four psychologists and "explored essential themes of racial identity development among 10 self-identified multiracial adults from a variety of backgrounds."
"[4] The Handbook focuses on multicultural aspects of psychology, and received recognition for bringing attention to the nuances of diversity.
[5] This handbook is praised for its incorporation of "multiple aspects of diversity within psychology" as well as providing information on how race and gender can impact psychology and how research regarding topics such as mental health, domestic violence, and addiction can be more thoroughly observed with a broader understanding of their effects on individuals and groups.
The topics of interest include identity development, world-views and belief systems, parenting styles, interventions for promoting resilience and persistence, and strategies for enhancing more accurate diagnostic and treatment modalities.