Factors Affecting the Social Distance between Minority Groups and Nursing Cadets.
10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.505
- Author:
Kyeong Hwa KANG
1
;
Chung Hee WOO
;
Duckhee CHAE
Author Information
1. Division of Nursing, Hallym University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Social distance;
Minority groups;
Nursing cadet
- MeSH:
Arm;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Cultural Diversity;
Minority Groups*;
Nursing*;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Social Distance*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2014;20(5):505-513
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the social distance between minority groups and nursing cadets. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. A questionnaire was distributed to the entire Armed Forces Nursing Academy cadets. Data from 273 nursing cadets were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and Stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: Social distance had positive correlations with collective identity (r=.28) and multiculturalism (r=.37). A negative correlation was found between social distance and perceived threat (r=-.38). Perceived threat, multiculturalism, collective identity, and frequency of contact with minorities were identified as factors affecting the social distance. The model explained 24% of the variables. CONCLUSION: To effectively respond to the minority groups' nursing needs in the army, educational programs which help to reduce the perceived threat, to strengthen multiculturalism, and to establish a healthy collective identity of nursing cadets need to be developed.
