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A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences
Published on: September 4, 2019
Decolonizing approaches for transforming academic culture through authentic expression, community, and belonging
Ariadne Meyers1, Mariangeles Soto-Díaz2, Jayla Aldridge3
1Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA.
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The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (2022) cites structural and systemic racism in nursing education as significant factors contributing to retention disparities among minoritized students. Establishing a culture of belonging was outlined in the Commission's report as essential to addressing these disparities. At the University of California, Irvine, the Centering Youth & Families for Empowerment and Resilience (CYFER) Lab embraces belonging and collectivity as core principles. The CYFER Lab supports the well-being and professional development of minoritized and/or marginalized health sciences students through community-engaged research and self-care practices. Our commentary examines three core Lab practices-Buen Vivir, prioritizing well-being, and nonhierarchical structures-through the lens of decolonization, an approach we posit can enhance inclusivity and belonging in nursing education. The achievements and growth of our Lab members, along with our expanding body of community-based research, demonstrate that such practices provide an effective alternative model for success in research and education.
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