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http://dx.doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.505

Factors Affecting the Social Distance between Minority Groups and Nursing Cadets  

Kang, Kyeong Hwa (Division of Nursing, Hallym University)
Woo, Chung Hee (Department of Nursing, Konyang University)
Chae, Duckhee (College of Nursing, Chonnam National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration / v.20, no.5, 2014 , pp. 505-513 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Social distance; Minority groups; Nursing cadet;
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