Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination02:55

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

94.6K
Humans are very diverse and although we share many similarities, we also have many differences. The social groups we belong to help form our identities (Tajfel, 1974). These differences may be difficult for some people to reconcile, which may lead to prejudice toward people who are different. Prejudice is a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one’s membership in a particular social group (Allport, 1954; Brown, 2010). Prejudice is common against people who...
94.6K
Motivational Bias01:25

Motivational Bias

252
Cognitive bias results from limitations in thinking and information processing, leading to systematic errors in judgment. Conversely, motivational bias stems from personal desires or emotions, causing distortions in perception to align with self-interest. Motivational bias influences how individuals perceive and attribute causes to events, often shaped by personal needs, goals, and self-esteem preservation. This bias can distort judgment, leading to inaccurate assessments of success, failure,...
252
Self Within Cultural Contexts01:30

Self Within Cultural Contexts

107
Cultural frameworks for understanding the self are often categorized into two broad orientations: individualism and collectivism. These paradigms influence how people define themselves, relate to others, and interpret their social worlds. Each orientation offers distinct perspectives on autonomy, responsibility, and the role of the individual within a community.Individualistic CulturesIn individualistic cultures like North America and Western Europe, identity is understood as autonomous and...
107
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture01:27

Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture

176
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
176
Role-Based Identity01:21

Role-Based Identity

121
Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
121
Introspection01:29

Introspection

131
Introspection, long upheld as a reliable route to self-knowledge, involves examining one's thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. It underpins many psychological practices, from mindfulness meditation to psychotherapy and self-help strategies. However, empirical evidence challenges the accuracy of introspection as a means of understanding oneself.Limitations of Introspective InsightSeminal work by Nisbett and Wilson demonstrated that individuals are frequently unaware of the true causes...
131

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Strengths and problems with competency-based anti-Indigenous racism education: A mixed methods study.

Medical teacher·2026
Same author

Colonial shapeshifting: Re-remembering medical education's burden on Indigenous peoples.

Medical education·2023
Same author

'Maybe what I do know is wrong…': Reframing educator roles and professional development for teaching Indigenous health.

Nursing inquiry·2022
Same author

When I say … Situation.

Medical education·2021
Same author

Beyond 2020: Addressing racism through transformative Indigenous health and cultural safety education.

Journal of clinical nursing·2020
Same author

Indigenous Health Curriculum and Health Professional Learners: A Systematic Review.

Medical teacher·2018

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 12, 2025

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
09:55

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

Published on: September 28, 2022

1.9K

Educator perceptions on teaching Indigenous health: Racism, privilege and self-reflexivity.

Alyssa Vass1, Karen Adams2

  • 1Department of General Practice, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.

Medical Education
|August 11, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

General practitioner educators struggle to teach Indigenous health concepts like racism and cultural self-reflexivity, highlighting a need for better anti-racist pedagogy in medical education.

More Related Videos

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
13:44

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

4.0K
Using the Race Model Inequality to Quantify Behavioral Multisensory Integration Effects
08:13

Using the Race Model Inequality to Quantify Behavioral Multisensory Integration Effects

Published on: May 10, 2019

6.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 12, 2025

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
09:55

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

Published on: September 28, 2022

1.9K
Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
13:44

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

4.0K
Using the Race Model Inequality to Quantify Behavioral Multisensory Integration Effects
08:13

Using the Race Model Inequality to Quantify Behavioral Multisensory Integration Effects

Published on: May 10, 2019

6.7K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Indigenous Health
  • Anti-Racist Pedagogy

Background:

  • General practitioners (GPs) and family medicine clinicians are expected to address Indigenous peoples' health needs.
  • Medical graduates often feel unprepared to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous peoples.
  • Key concepts like racism, white privilege, and cultural self-reflexivity are inadequately addressed in general practice medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Australian General Practice (GP) educators' perceptions and experiences in teaching critical Indigenous health content.
  • To understand challenges and pedagogical approaches in educating future GPs on racism, white privilege, and cultural self-reflexivity.
  • To assess the preparedness of GP educators to deliver essential elements of Indigenous health education.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 12 GP educators in Victoria, Australia.
  • Interview questions were guided by the Reflection learning domain of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework.
  • Data analysis employed constructivist and Critical Indigenous Theory paradigms to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • GP educators reported challenges in teaching 'Reflection' content, including racism and cultural self-reflexivity.
  • Educators expressed feeling unqualified and preferred delegating this teaching to Indigenous peoples.
  • Perceptions of student engagement with these topics varied, with some seen as disinterested or incapable, while others were perceived as highly engaged.

Conclusions:

  • The study raises concerns about the preparedness of GP educators to teach crucial Indigenous health topics.
  • Inadequate educator skills can perpetuate colonialism within medical curricula, potentially minimizing essential content.
  • There is an urgent need for stronger anti-racist pedagogy, research on educator preparedness, evidence-based teaching models, and accountable curriculum accreditation in medical education.