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Afrocentrism and self-concept

M E Cunningham1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA.

Journal of National Black Nurses' Association : JNBNA
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study explores Afrocentrism's influence on self-concept, particularly within nursing. It supports the view that African American perspectives exist in biomedical ethics, impacting self-perception.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Cultural Studies
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Healthy self-concept is crucial in nursing for both clients and practitioners.
  • Scholars warn that adopting other cultures' views can negatively impact self-concept.
  • The existence of African American perspectives in biomedical ethics is debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To support the proponent view that African American perspectives exist in biomedical ethics.
  • To explore the influence of Afrocentrism on self-concept.
  • To highlight the importance of cultural perspectives in nursing and self-perception.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical analysis.
  • Examination of scholarly arguments on Afrocentrism and biomedical ethics.

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  • Exploration of the relationship between cultural identity and self-concept.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper supports the proponent view regarding African American perspectives in biomedical ethics.
    • Internalizing external cultural perspectives without acknowledging one's own can harm self-concept.
    • Afrocentrism offers a valuable framework for understanding self-concept within the African American community.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing and integrating African American perspectives in biomedical ethics is essential.
    • Promoting Afrocentrism can foster a healthier self-concept among African Americans.
    • Nurses should be aware of cultural influences on self-concept for effective client care.