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Growth in a context of cultural marginality: North American nurse educators in Japan
Author(s) -
Furuta B. S.,
Petrini M. A.,
Davis A. J.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1466-7657.2003.00142.x
Subject(s) - general partnership , context (archaeology) , nursing , perception , adaptation (eye) , transcultural nursing , cultural competence , psychology , cultural diversity , sociology , pedagogy , medicine , political science , health care , anthropology , geography , archaeology , neuroscience , law
Background: Concepts of marginality and partnership emerged from a questionnaire completed by 12 North American nurse educators working long term in Japan. Methods: To study individual perceptions regarding current professional and personal experiences, including language competency, roles and responsibilities in a different culture, contributions made, and management of daily living. Respondents also made recommendations to others who accepted similar assignments. Results: The data revealed growth accomplished and challenges encountered as a result of marginal status in the Japanese context with varying levels of socio‐cultural adaptation.