J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2014 Dec;20(5):505-513. 10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.505.

Factors Affecting the Social Distance between Minority Groups and Nursing Cadets

• Kang KH
• Woo CH
• Chae D

• KMID: 2321265
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.505

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.

Keyword

Social distance; Minority groups; Nursing cadet

MeSH Terms

Arm
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cultural Diversity
Minority Groups*
Nursing*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Social Distance*

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