J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2015 Sep;26(3):248-259. 10.12799/jkachn.2015.26.3.248.

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

• Ha EH
• Cho JY

• KMID: 2173822
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2015.26.3.248

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.

Keyword

Attitudes; Cultures; Nursing students

MeSH Terms

Cultural Diversity*
Education
Humans
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*

Figure

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  Figure 1 The practical steps in Q-methodology.

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  Figure 2 Sample of completed Q-Sort table for rank ordering Q-sample.

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