Subjective View of and Attitude toward Multiculturalism in First-year Undergraduate Nursing Students after Completing a Multicultural Subject

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Individuals' view of multiculturalism can be varied. The purpose of this study was to survey subjective view of and attitude toward multiculturalism in first-year undergraduate nursing students who had completed a multicultural subject. METHODS: The Q methodology, which integrates quantitative andqualitative methods, was used. Forty one Q-statements selected from each of the 40 participants were classified into theshape of normal distribution using a nine-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the QUANL program. RESULTS: Two types of view of multiculturalism were identified: 'domestic type-constructive view' and 'global type-advanced view.' CONCLUSION: The findings show how nursing students think about multiculturalism and provide a basis for further research and education.