Prosocial behaviour axioms and values: Influence of gender and volunteering

Abstract To promote prosocial behaviour, in the present study, we observed the human values that may predict it within the realms of the transcendental views of life, society's shared culture and the world of personal and interpersonal affections. To do this, we started with two hypotheses: (1) prosocial behaviour differs according to gender and participation in volunteering; and (2) the variables of transcendental values, cultural development, affective development, gender and participation in volunteering predict prosocial behaviour. To do so, we conducted a quantitative study based on the cross-sectional, social analytical-empirical research method. We used a validated instrument with a large sample of 1,712 individuals living in the multicultural context of the Spanish city of Melilla, located in North Africa and one of only two land borders between Europe and Morocco. Values that could promote prosocial behaviour were grouped into four dimensions to locate relevant factors that helped identify which values are linked to specific actions, both formal and informal, through an inferential analysis focusing on regression and multivariate analysis of variance. Our findings highlighted the linkage of the transcendent dimension of the individual in relation to his or her level of prosocial behaviour and the role of women as socialising agents.

Assessment on the effectiveness of communication between Radiographers and Patients during general Radiographic Examinations at Port Moresby General Hospital, Papua New Guinea

@#Patient communication is highly regarded as one of the basis of health care and an important part of practice in the application of radiographic procedures. Good communication is necessary in medical imaging if optimum diagnostic images are to be achieved. This study is a prospective assessment on the effectiveness of communication among radiographers and patients during general radiographic procedures at the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). Questionnaires were administered to 100 patients and 15 radiographers using a quantitative approach for data collection. Informed consent was obtained from each of the participants, after obtaining ethical clearance from the authorities. The responses in the questionnaires were recorded in Excel Spread sheet. The data was statistically analysed using Microsoft Excel 2013. A majority (78%) of the patients reported that there were no communication problems while more than half (57%) expressed satisfaction with the radiographic services that were provided. A majority (67%) of radiographers reported that language barrier was the cause of communication problems during radiographic procedures. The result indicated that although there was communication between radiographers and patients, the most common factor affecting effective communication was language barrier.

A Inclusão escolar de alunos multiculturais a partir da percepção dos pais / The school inclusion of multicultural students from parental perception / La inclusión escolar de alumnos multiculturales a partir de la percepción de los padres

Neste estudo exploratório foi investigada a experiência escolar de crianças e adolescentes multiculturais. Participaram pais e mães de 39 estudantes de ensino fundamental que já haviam vivido em outros países e residiam no Brasil. Por meio de um questionário com 27 questões foi analisado o processo de inclusão escolar dos estudantes multiculturais considerando tempo de estudo, tipo de escola, desempenho escolar, relação com professores e colegas, transição, aceleração e reprovação. O idioma de ensino foi destacado pelos pais como vantagem, quando se mantém desde a escola anterior, e como desafio, quando é diferente. Programas de formação em segunda língua, oferecidos complementarmente ao currículo regular, facilitam a inclusão desses alunos. A adequação entre ano letivo, currículo, idade e série é um imbróglio enfrentado no processo de transição de diferentes países que demanda acompanhamento da família e dos docentes e que se sujeita à flexilibilidade da instuição escolar. Observou-se a importância do clima escolar, que envolve o compartilhamento de expectativas, políticas e medidas práticas, e impacta o acolhimento, a formação de laços sociais e o desempenho acadêmico dos alunos multiculturais. Salienta-se a necessidade de políticas pedagógicas governamentais para a inclusão de alunos de origem estrangeira para garantir os princípios básicos de uma educação de qualidade.

This exploratory study investigated the school experience of multicultural children and adolescents. The participants were parents of 39 primary school students who had lived in other countries and were then living in Brazil. Through a questionnaire with 27 questions the process of school inclusion of the multicultural students was analyzed considering lenght of study, type of school, school performance, relationship with teachers and peers, transition, acceleration and school failure. The school's language was highlighted by parents as an advantage, when it was the same from the previous school, and as a challenge, when it was different. Second-language training programs, offered in addition to the regular curriculum, facilitate the inclusion of these students. The process of matching school year, curriculum, age and grade is a problem faced in the process of transition between different countries that demands follow-up of family and teachers alike and which depends on the flexibility of the school. It was observed the importance of the school climate, which involves the sharing of expectations, policies and practical measures, and impacts the reception, the formation of social bonds and the academic performance of multicultural students. It is highlighted the need for governmental pedagogical policies for the inclusion of foreign students to guarantee the basic principles of a quality education.

En este estudio exploratorio se investigó la experiencia escolar de niños y adolescentes multiculturales. Padres y madres de 39 estudiantes de enseñanza fundamental, que ya habían vivido en otros países y residían en Brasil participaron de la investigación. Por medio de un cuestionario con 27 preguntas se analizó el proceso de inclusión escolar de los estudiantes multiculturales considerando tiempo de estudio, tipo de escuela, desempeño escolar, relación con profesores y colegas, transición, aceleración y reprobación. El idioma de enseñanza fue destacado por los padres, como ventaja, cuando se mantiene desde la escuela anterior, y como desafío, cuando es diferente. Los programas de formación en segunda lengua, ofrecidos complementariamente al currículo regular, facilitan la inclusión de los alumnos. La adecuación entre el año escolar, el currículo, la edad y la serie es un imbróglio enfrentado en el proceso de transición de diferentes países que exigen acompañamiento de la familia y de los docentes y que depende de la flexibilidad de la enseñanza escolar. Se observó la importancia del clima escolar, que implica el compartir las expectativas, políticas y medidas prácticas; e impacta la acogida, la formación de lazos sociales y el desempeño académico de los alumnos multiculturales. Se destaca la necesidad de políticas pedagógicas gubernamentales para la inclusión de alumnos de origen extranjero, garantizando los principios básicos de una educación de calidad.

"Easy Japanese" for Everyone: Another Way to Enhance Communication Skills for Promoting Partnerships with Patients Including Those from Overseas / 医学教育

Many healthcare professionals believe they must speak English to communicate with patients from overseas. However, a survey revealed more than 70% of overseas patients comfortably use Japanese in their daily life. Therefore “Easy Japanese” has been promoted at municipal offices, tourism agencies, or schools attended by children with ties to overseas countries. However, Easy Japanese is not known to clinical staff.　This article introduced an overview of “Easy Japanese” and the educational materials we have developed for busy clinicians. As the number of international residents has been increasing, hospitals must be equipped with medical interpreters and “Easy Japanese.” Easy Japanese is also helpful for the elderly, especially those with hearing and/or cognitive impairment. Medical interpreters and sign-language interpreters often express the merits of “Easy Japanese,” which is a valuable tool for multicultural societies and should be implemented in medical education.

Expectation in Development of Healthcare Professionals in Multicultural Society / 医学教育

While the number of foreign residents in Japan is increasing, it is desired that opportunities that healthcare professionals learn about “specific difficulties foreign residents have” and “communication between foreigners” are to be increased. Especially, it is effective that healthcare professionals know about the presence of “Yasashii Nihongo” and practice it in the communication between foreign residents.

Influencia de las variables sociodemográficas sobre la ansiedad y el rendimiento académico adolescente: el contexto pluricultural de Ceuta / Influence of Sociodemographic Variables on Anxiety and Academic Achievement in Adolescence: The Pluricultural Context of Ceuta

Resumen Este trabajo tiene como objetivo fundamental analizar la ansiedad y el rendimiento académico, sus tipos y niveles en función de edad, género, cultura y estrato socioeconómico, así como contemplar las relaciones entre ambas. Se contó con 811 participantes. El 71.6% de la muestra eran musulmanes, mientras que el 28.4% eran cristianos; el 46.1% hombres y el 53.9% mujeres. Como instrumentos de evaluación se empleó el STAIC (Spielberger, 2001) y las calificaciones del alumnado. Se reflejan niveles medio-bajos en ansiedad y medios en rendimiento académico. En la ansiedad influyen edad, género, cultura/religión y estatus socio-económico-cultural. Sobre el rendimiento actúan la edad, la cultura y el estatus. No se halló relación estadísticamente significativa entre ansiedad y rendimiento académico.

Abstract The main objective of this paper is to analyze the types and levels of Anxiety and Academic Achievement according to age, gender, culture and socioeconomic and cultural, as well as the relationships between both variables. We focused on 811 participants 71.6% of whom were Muslims and 28.4% Christian; 46.1% male and 53.9% female. The techniques used in this survey were the STAIC (Spielberger, 2001) as well as the students' grades. The results reflect medium-low levels in Anxiety and medium levels in Achievement. Anxiety is influenced by age, gender, culture and status. Academic Achievement is influenced by age, culture and socioeconomic and cultural. There is no statistically significant relationship between Anxiety and Achievement, except in Mathematics, increasing as the Anxiety scores are lower.

Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Weight Status among Korean Adolescents from Multicultural Families: Using Data from the 2017–2018 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Surveys / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated dietary and lifestyle factors associated with the weight status among Korean adolescents in multicultural families.METHODS: This cross-sectional study analyzed 1,751 multicultural families' adolescents who participated in the 2017–2018 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Surveys. Information on dietary and lifestyle factors was self-reported using a web-based questionnaire and this information included breakfast and foods consumption, perceived health status, alcohol drinking, smoking, physical activity, and weight control efforts. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated based on the self-reported height and body weight (kg/m²). Weight status was assessed according to the 2017 Korean National Growth Chart: underweight (weight-for-age <5(th) percentiles), overweight (85(th)≤ BMI-for-age <95(th) percentiles), and obese (BMI-for-age ≥95(th) percentiles). Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the dietary and lifestyle factors associated with weight status after adjustment for covariates.RESULTS: Among Korean adolescents from multicultural families, the prevalence of overweight/obesity was 20.9%, whereas about 7% of adolescents were underweight. The weight status did not show differences according to gender, school level, area of residence, and household income. Compared to adolescents who did not have breakfast during the previous week, those who had breakfast 3–4 days/week and ≥5 days/week had a 42% (p=0.021) and a 37% (p=0.009) lower prevalence of overweight/obesity, respectively. The adolescents who frequently consumed carbonated soft drinks (≥5 times/week) showed an odds ratio (OR) of 1.69 (95% CI=1.01–2.83) for overweight/obesity relative to those adolescents who did not consume carbonated soft drinks. The OR of being underweight for adolescents who ate fast food ≥3 times/week was 1.97 (95% CI=1.04–3.71) compared to those adolescents who had not eaten fast food during the previous week.CONCLUSIONS: Dietary and lifestyle factors were associated with overweight/obesity as well as underweight among Korean adolescents in multicultural families. Our findings could be used to design and provide nutrition interventions for this specific population.

Effects of Emotional Intelligence, Multicultural Perception on Cultural Competence in Nursing Students / 의료커뮤니케이션

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of emotional intelligence and multi-cultural perception on the cultural competence of nursing students.METHODS: A Participants consisted of 211 registered nursing students from the university in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. Data were collected in March, 2019 using self-report questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, an ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis in SPSS/WIN 21.0.RESULTS: The cultural competence correlated positively with emotional intelligence (r=.30, p<.001) and multi-cultural perception (r=.27, p<.001). The cultural competence was the factor that most influenced emotional intelligence and multi-cultural perception, explaining 33.8% of the variance (F=14.82, p<.001).CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to educate cultural competency education programs designed to the appropriate grade level of nursing students that a nursing students can enhance there multi-cultural perception, Others' emotion appraisal and use of emotion competence.

Effects of the Experiences of Multicultural Education and Multicultural Contact on Cultural Competence among Korean Nursing Students / 의료커뮤니케이션

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify the level of cultural competence and effects of the experiences of multicultural education and multicultural contact on cultural competence among Korean nursing students.METHODS: This study involved 233 nursing students from two colleges. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires about the experiences of multicultural education, multicultural contact, and cultural competence.RESULTS: The main results were as follows. Cultural competence of participants was found to be moderate(M=3.45, SD=0.45). Among the experiences of multicultural education and multicultural contact, grade level, multicultural in-class education, multicultural education in non-cultural class, multicultural education in extra-curricular programs, the experience of caring for foreign patients, and acquiring multicultural information from mass-media were variables with a statistically significant correlation with cultural competence.CONCLUSION: When developing a program to enhance cultural competence, it is necessary to develop level-specific programs considering the differences by grade level, encourage extra-curricular activities, and construct systematic educational programs applying various teaching methods.

The relationship between multicultural competencies and intercultural contact: multicultural personality and cultural intelligence / A relação entre as competências multiculturais e contacto intercultural: personalidade multicultural e inteligência cultural / La relación entre las competencias multiculturales y el contacto intercultural: personalidad multicultural e inteligencia cultural

Abstract The everyday contact with people from different nationalities is nowadays a reality. Cultural Intelligence and Multicultural Personality are individual competencies that are becoming important to deal with this reality. In this study, with 313 Portuguese participants, of both genders, with different types of intercultural contact, our purpose is to observe the effect of the intercultural contact on cultural intelligence and multicultural personality levels. The results show that there is a significant relation between the cultural intelligence and multicultural personality levels and the type of contact with individuals from different nationalities. Both cultural intelligence and multicultural personality have strong implications for a work context that is more and more characterized by cultural diversity.

Resumo O contacto diário com pessoas de diferentes nacionalidades é hoje uma realidade. A inteligência cultural e a personalidade multicultural são competências individuais que têm se tornado de extrema importância para lidar com esta realidade. Neste estudo, com uma amostra de 313 portugueses de ambos os géneros, com diferentes tipos de contacto intercultural, o nosso objetivo é observar o efeito do contacto intercultural nos níveis de inteligência cultural e de personalidade multicultural. Os resultados mostram a existência de uma relação significativa entre a inteligência cultural e a personalidade multicultural e o contacto intercultural. Ambas as competências têm fortes implicações no contexto de trabalho, caracterizado, cada vez, mais pela diversidade cultural.

Resumen El contacto diario con personas de diferentes nacionalidades es un hecho cotidiano en la actualidad. La inteligencia cultural y la personalidad multicultural son habilidades individuales que se han vuelto extremadamente importantes para hacer frente a esta realidad. En este estudio, con una muestra de 313 participantes portugueses de ambos géneros, con diferentes tipos de contacto intercultural, nuestro objetivo es observar el efecto del contacto intercultural en los niveles de inteligencia cultural y personalidad multicultural. Los resultados mostraron que existe una relación significativa entre inteligencia cultural y personalidad multicultural y el contacto intercultural. Tanto la inteligencia cultural como la personalidad multicultural poseen una gran relevancia en el contexto laboral, cada vez más caracterizado por la diversidad cultural.

Predictores de la Felicidad y la Inteligencia Emocional en la Educación Secundaria / Predictors of Happiness and Emotional Intelligence in Secondary Education / Preditores da Felicidade e da Inteligência Emocional na Educação Secundária

Resumen Este trabajo tiene como objetivo fundamental analizar los predictores de felicidad e inteligencia emocional, considerando edad, género, cultura y estatus, así como contemplar las relaciones entre las variables. Se contó con 811 participantes, de los cuales el 71.6% fueron musulmanes y el 28.4% cristianos, siendo el 46.1% varones y el 53.9% mujeres. Como instrumentos se han empleado un cuestionario para evaluar la felicidad y otro para valorar la inteligencia emocional. Los resultados reflejan que los predictores de la felicidad fueron edad, cultura, estatus y género, mientras que los de inteligencia emocional fueron edad, cultura y género. Se halló una relación estadísticamente significativa y directamente proporcional entre felicidad e inteligencia emocional.

Abstract This study analyzed predictors of happiness and emotional intelligence taking into account age, sex, culture and status and the relationship among these variables. 811 persons participated; 71.6% were Muslims and 28.4% Christians, with 46.1% males and 53.9% females. One questionnaire was used to evaluate happiness and another to evaluate emotional intelligence. The results indicate that predictors of happiness are age, culture, status and sex, while those of emotional intelligence are age, culture and sex. The study found that there is a statistically significant and direct correlation between happiness and emotional intelligence.

Resumo Este trabalho tem como objetivo fundamental analisar os preditores de felicidade e inteligência emocional, considerando idade, gênero, cultura e status, bem como abranger as relações entre as variáveis. Contou-se com 811 participantes, dos quais 71.6 % foram muçulmanos e 28.4 % cristãos; 46.1 % homens e 53.9 % mulheres. Como instrumentos, utilizaram-se um questionário para avaliar a felicidade e outro para avaliar a inteligência emocional. Os resultados refletem que os preditores da felicidade foram idade, cultura e gênero. Constatou-se uma relação estatisticamente significativa e diretamente proporcional entre felicidade e inteligência emocional.

Comparison of Clinical Features among Children of Multicultural Families, Ethnic Koreans and Native Koreans

PURPOSE: To explore whether genetic and environmental factors influenced ophthalmic disease among children of multicultural families, ethnic Koreans, and native Koreans. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 120 patients who visited the pediatric ophthalmology clinic of a university hospital were included. They were equally divided into three groups: a multicultural group, an ethnic Korean group, and a native Korean group. Parental nationalities, age, gender, chief complaint, visual acuity, refractive error, diagnosis at the initial visit and the extent of compliance with treatment were analyzed. RESULTS: Of the multicultural group, 14 (35%) of 40 patients were Chinese immigrants, and constituted the most common subgroup. None of the age at initial visit, gender, the prevalence of refractive error, or amblyopia status differed significantly among the three groups. In the multicultural and native Korean groups, the proportions of abnormal eye positioning as the chief complaint were higher than that of the ethnic Korean group (p = 0.005). The most common diagnosis in the two former groups was strabismus. Myopia was the most common diagnosis in the ethnic Korean group. The prevalence of strabismus in the multicultural group (55%) was significantly higher than that in the native Korean group (30%) and the ethnic Korean group (20%) (p = 0.003). The prevalence of strabismus in the multicultural group was significantly higher than in the other groups (p = 0.003). However, we found no significant difference in strabismus subtype among the three groups. In the general family group, the extent of loss to follow-up was significantly higher than in the other groups (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: The chief complaint, the prevalence of ophthalmic disease, and the compliance rate differed significantly among the three groups. Both genetic and environmental factors may have played a role.

The Influence of the mother's nationality on adolescent's subjective oral health status-using propensity score matching / 대한구강보건학회지

OBJECTIVES: This research was conducted to identify the effects of a mother's nationality on adolescent oral health using data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2016). METHODS: This research matched adolescent health behavior online survey results using propensity score matching and identified the influence of a mother's nationality on her adolescent child's oral health. A total of 715 adolescents whose mothers' nationalities were identified as not Korean were selected as research participants, and 715 adolescents were selected from 62,349 individuals whose mothers' nationalities were identified as Korean as a comparison group to undergo propensity score matching. RESULTS: Having a non-Korean mother showed no influence on adolescents' subjective oral health. Socioeconomic characteristics, oral health behaviors, and experience visiting dental clinics were identified as affecting oral health. CONCLUSIONS: The relationship between the characteristics of a multi-cultural family and oral health shown in this research suggests that health and welfare services essential to protect the rights to health must be maintained. Moreover, the results suggest that health services that focus on socioeconomically disadvantaged multi-cultural families must be seriously considered.

Gender Differences in Health Status, Health Behavior and Disease Prevalence of Multi-cultural Family / 의료커뮤니케이션

BACKGROUND: This study was to analyze gender differences in health status, health behaviors and disease prevalence of multi-cultural family in order to contribute to health promotion of them.METHODS: This study used raw data from the Korea Community Health Survey(KCHS) which was performed in 2015. Among them, 3,045 multi-cultural family members were included in this study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, t test, Chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation coefficients.RESULTS: According to gender, depression and subjective health were different in health status. High risk drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, arthritis, and obesity prevalence rate were higher in males than females significantly(p < .001).CONCLUSION: Based on the study results, it is necessary to establish a public health care program to improve health and welfare of multi-cultural families.

Association between Parents' Country of Birth and Adolescent Depressive Symptoms: the Early Stages of Multicultural Society

BACKGROUND: This study aims to determine whether significant associations exist between the parents' country of birth and adolescent depressive symptoms in the early stages of a multicultural society. METHODS: We used data from the 2012–2016 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey, which included responses from 327,357 individuals. Participants were classified into groups according to their parent's country of birth. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the significance of the associations. RESULTS: Adolescents whose parents were born abroad are more likely to have depressive symptoms (odds ratio [OR] = 1.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.33–2.12) than adolescents whose parents were native Koreans. Respondents whose father was born in North Korea or Japan or Taiwan show greater odds of depressive symptoms than respondents whose parents were native Korean. CONCLUSION: Adolescents whose parents were born abroad are more likely to have depressive symptoms. Multicultural family support policies should be implemented in consideration of the characteristics of the parents' country of birth.

The Impact of Cultural Dissonance and Acculturation Orientations on Immigrant Students' academic performance / El impacto de la disonancia cultural y las orientaciones de aculturación en el rendimiento académico de estudiantes inmigrantes

Abstract Prior research has documented meaningful differences between school performance of immigrant and native students. Multicultural education has been associated with academic failure of foreign students. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a set of psychosocial variables on the perceived academic achievement of first generation immigrant adolescents from public secondary schools in Northern Spain. Results showed that 46% of the variability in foreign students' perceived academic performance was explained by home-school cultural dissonance. We also explored the impact of acculturation orientation to separation, perception of discrimination from teachers, school adjustment, and psychological well-being in academic performance. Any multicultural education context should take into account psychosocial adjustment, given its influence on academic performance of all students.

Resumen Se han hallado diferencias significativas entre el rendimiento académico de los inmigrantes y el de los estudiantes nativos. Sin embargo, hay una escasa evidencia acerca de los aspectos psicosociales de este fenómeno. El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar el impacto de un conjunto de variables psicosociales: disonancia cultural y orientaciones de aculturación en el rendimiento académico percibido de adolescentes inmigrantes de primera generación de centros de Educación Secundaria en el Norte de España. Los resultados mostraron que alrededor del 46% de la variabilidad en el rendimiento era explicada por la disonancia cultural entre escuela y hogar. Cualquier contexto de educación multicultural ha de tomar en consideración el ajuste psicosocial, dada su influencia en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.

Relationship between School Violence and Depressive Symptoms among Multicultural Families' Offspring in South Korea

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of school violence on depressive symptoms among the offspring of multicultural families in South Korea. Data from the National Survey of Multicultural Families 2012, conducted by the Korean Women's Development Institute and Statistics Korea, were used in this study. Complex samples logistic regression was performed to determine the effect of school violence on depressive mood. The survey participants were 3999 students between the ages of 9 and 24. Of the participants, 22.1% reported experiencing depressive symptoms and 9.1% reported experiencing school violence within the last year. School violence was a strong risk factor (OR=5.142, 95% CI=4.067–6.500) for depressive symptoms after adjusting for personal, familial and school factors. School violence is a serious contributor to depressive mood among the offspring of multicultural families. There is a significant need to monitor school violence among this vulnerable group.

Comparison of the Birth Statistics between Multi-cultural and Korean Families in Korea (2015)

Since 2002, the number of marriages, births, and family members among multi-cultural families (MCFs) has increased. Beginning in 2006, the government initiated a planned management for such families and has implemented the MCF policy basic plan since 2010. In 2015, with multiple socio-economic and medical support initiatives for MCF being available, we analyzed the statistics for several factors related to birth, to determine whether there are significant adverse birth outcomes in MCF. We analyzed the birth data of MCFs in 2015, from Statistics Korea. This study compared the birth data of MCF and Korean families (KF) by geography, neonatal birth weight (BW), gestational age (GA), birth order of the neonates, place of delivery, cohabitation period of parents before the first child, and parental education level. The distribution of BW and the prevalence of low BW (< 2,500 g) or very low BW (< 1,500 g) were similar between both groups. The incidence of preterm birth was lower in the MCF group (6.5% vs. 7.0%, P = 0.015) than in the KF group. In the MCF group, parental education level was lower, and incidence of out-of-hospital births was higher than that of the KF group. Adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth and low BW in MCF are similar or better than KF. This study could be a good basis to present the status of MCF birth and newborn care in 2015.

Culturally diverse attitudes and beliefs of students majoring in speech-language pathology

ABSTRACT Purpose Academic education in speech-language pathology should prepare students to provide professional services that mirror current knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in a pluralistic society. This study seeks to examine the impact of speech-language pathology (SLP) students prior multicultural experiences and previous formal education on attitudes and beliefs toward language diversity. Methods A survey to investigate SLP students attitudes toward language diversity was applied. After the research study and instructions to complete the consent form questionnaire was presented by a research assistant, an announcement was given by a graduate student who speaks English as a second language with an accent. The participants then completed a questionnaire containing questions related to attitudes about the presentation of the announcement in particular and toward language diversity in general. Results Responses suggested a relationship between self-reported cultural bias and ability to concentrate on speech with an accent, and the extent of interaction with individuals from a cultural and linguistic diverse (CLD) background. Additional outcomes revealed that cultural bias may be predicted by factors related to amount of CLD exposure. Conclusion Results of this study indicated critical areas that need to be considered when developing curricula in speech-language pathology programs. The results will be useful in determining procedures applicable in larger investigations, and encourage future research on attitudes and beliefs toward aspects of cultural diversity.

The impact of multicultural personality on tolerance of diversity in a sample of portuguese university students / O impacto da personalidade multicultural na tolerância à diversidade em alunos de uma universidade portuguesa / El impacto de la personalidad multicultural en la tolerancia al diversidad en estudiantes de una universidad portuguesa

This article focused on studying the impact of multicultural personality on tolerance towards diversity among a sample of 245 Portuguese university students. With the use of correlation analysis, the findings revealed that all multicultural personality dimensions (cultural empathy, open-mindedness, emotional stability, social initiation, and flexibility) were highly associated with tolerance of diversity, demonstrating close relationship between multicultural personality and tolerance to representatives of different cultural background. At the same time, only open-mindedness was investigated to be positive predictor of tolerance in intercultural context. Practical implications of the research are also discussed.

O presente artigo examina a relação entre a personalidade multicultural e a tolerância à diversidade, junto de um grupo de 245 alunos universitários portugueses. As análises de correlação permitiram observar a relação entre as várias dimensões da personalidade multicultural (empatia cultural, abertura de espírito, iniciação social e flexibilidade) conforme definição do constructo e do instrumento de medida e a existência de uma forte associação entre a personalidade multicultural e a tolerância a membros de diferentes comunidades culturais. Simultaneamente, o fator 'abertura de espírito' revelou-se como um preditor positivo de tolerância em contextos interculturais. São ainda discutidas no estudo implicações práticas dos resultados encontrados.

En este artículo se analiza la relación entre la personalidad multicultural y la tolerancia a la diversidad basada en un grupo de 245 estudiantes universitarios portugueses. El análisis de correlación permitió observar la relación entre las diversas dimensiones de la personalidad multicultural (la empatía cultural, la apertura mental, iniciación social y flexibilidad), de acuerdo con la construcción y el instrumento de medición. Se observó que existe una fuerte asociación entre la personalidad multicultural y la tolerancia para los miembros de las diferentes comunidades culturales. Simultáneamente, el factor de la "apertura mental" resultó ser un predictor positivo de la tolerancia en contextos interculturales. Además, se discuten las implicaciones prácticas de estos resultados.