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Cultural alienation: A concept analysis.
1School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
Nursing Forum
|September 25, 2020
Summary
Cultural alienation affects diverse populations, leading to mistrust and loss of identity. Understanding its antecedents and consequences is crucial for creating inclusive environments that support client well-being and healing.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Increasingly diverse populations face cultural alienation.
- This phenomenon impacts culturally diverse clients' experiences.
- Understanding cultural alienation is vital for effective healthcare and community support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of cultural alienation.
- To identify antecedents, attributes, and consequences of cultural alienation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodgerian's method of concept analysis.
- Conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, JSTOR, Scopus, LGBT Life, Oxford Bibliographic).
- Included peer-reviewed, full-text English articles published within the last five years.
Main Results:
- Fifteen studies were included in the analysis.
- Antecedents identified: identification with minority groups (racial, ethnic, sexual), disability, chronic illness, and perceived threats to one's way of life.
- Consequences included sociocultural deprivation, resistance, mistrust, loss of identity, and experiences of racism.
Conclusions:
- Nurses, healthcare providers, and communities must collaborate to foster inclusive environments.
- Creating safe spaces for clients to work, play, and heal is essential.
- Key strategies include examining personal assumptions, inquiring about cultural needs, tailoring communication, acknowledging strengths, providing empathetic support, and promoting autonomy.
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