Subjective View of and Attitude toward Multiculturalism in First-year Undergraduate Nursing Students after Completing a Multicultural Subject.
10.12799/jkachn.2015.26.3.248
- Author:
Eun Ho HA
1
;
Jin Young CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Health Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Korea. cjy1205@jwu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Attitudes;
Cultures;
Nursing students
- MeSH:
Cultural Diversity*;
Education;
Humans;
Nursing*;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2015;26(3):248-259
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
