Intercultural Sensitivity Profiles of Healthcare Students
Author Information
Author(s): Lucza Lilla, Martos Tamás, Sallay Viola, Simon Tamás, Weiland Anne, Vermeir Peter, Csabai Márta
Primary Institution: University of Szeged, Hungary
Hypothesis
We aimed to explore healthcare students' intercultural sensitivity profiles and their relationship with empathy.
Conclusion
The study identified four distinct intercultural sensitivity profiles among healthcare students, suggesting targeted educational approaches for each group.
Supporting Evidence
- Four distinct intercultural sensitivity profiles were identified: Interculturally Average, Interculturally Uncertain, Interculturally Sensitive, and Interculturally Refusing.
- Female students were more likely to be in the Interculturally Sensitive group.
- Medical students were more likely to belong to the Interculturally Refusing group.
- Higher foreign language proficiency predicted membership in the Interculturally Sensitive group.
- Personal distress was a significant predictor for the Interculturally Uncertain and Refusing groups.
Takeaway
The study looked at how healthcare students understand and react to different cultures, finding that some students are more sensitive than others, which can help improve their training.
Methodology
A cross-sectional questionnaire study using latent profile analysis and multinomial logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may lead to biased responses.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-report methods may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 508 healthcare students, with a mean age of 22.5 years, 70.7% female, and a mix of international and local students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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