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| Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2003): |
Growth in a context of cultural marginality: North American nurse educators in Japan.
Full Abstract
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.
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Author information
Author/s: Furuta, B S (BS); Petrini, M A (MA); Davis, A J (AJ);
Affiliation: Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki, Japan.
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: International nursing review (Int Nurs Rev), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-Sep; vol 50 (issue 3) : pp 139-47
Dates: Created 2003/08/21; Completed 2003/10/30; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12930282, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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