Factors Influencing Cultural Sensitivity among Nursing Students
Journal of Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing
;
: 222-229, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-68926
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted to determine the predictors of cultural sensitivity for nursing students in Korea.METHODS:
The participants in this study were 332 nursing students. Data collection was conducted through the use of questionnaires which were constructed to include a Cultural Sensitivity Scale, Knowledge of Culture, Interpersonal Reaction Index, and Self-efficacy Scale.RESULTS:
Results showed that cultural sensitivity of nursing students was middle range. Knowledge level of culture was very low. There was a significant positive correlation between cultural sensitivity and knowledge of culture, empathy, and self-efficacy. The significant factors influencing cultural sensitivity of nursing students were empathy, self-efficacy, experience of an overseas trip and awareness of cultural education. These four factors explained 23.8% of the variance in cultural sensitivity of nursing students.CONCLUSION:
These results indicate that cultural sensitivity is an important link with empathy and self-efficacy in nursing students. For nursing students to enhance cultural sensitivity, a transcultural nursing curriculum needs to develop for appropriate and effective services in cross-cultural situations of the multicultural families in Korea.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Students, Nursing
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Carbonates
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Child Health
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Data Collection
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Transcultural Nursing
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Self Efficacy
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Curriculum
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Empathy
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Cultural Competency
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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