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Relationships between nursing and women's studies.

¹College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|September 1, 1990

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Most nursing and women's studies units in higher education have collaborative relationships. Despite barriers like differing views and structures, joint activities such as courses and research are common.

Area of Science:

Interdisciplinary studies
Higher education research
Nursing education
Women's studies

Background:

Nursing and women's studies programs are often housed in separate academic units.
Understanding the nature and extent of their interrelationships is crucial for academic development.
Previous research has not fully explored the collaborative landscape between these specific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the existing relationships between nursing and women's studies units in higher education institutions.
To identify the types of collaborative activities undertaken by these units.
To explore barriers hindering collaboration and propose recommendations for improvement.

Main Methods:

A mailed survey was distributed to nursing and women's studies units across 38 states.

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Data were collected from 173 units, including 97 nursing and 76 women's studies departments.

Statistical analysis was used to determine the prevalence of relationships and collaborative activities.

Main Results:

A significant majority of units reported some form of relationship with their counterpart (78% of nursing, 75% of women's studies).
Common collaborative activities included joint courses, guest lectures, seminar co-sponsorship, and research initiatives.
Identified barriers included geographical distance, structural issues, negative inter-unit perceptions, and nursing-specific challenges.

Conclusions:

Collaborative relationships between nursing and women's studies units are prevalent and multifaceted.
Overcoming identified barriers is essential to further enhance interdisciplinary cooperation.
Recommendations focus on fostering improved communication and strategic collaboration between these academic fields.