Abstract
Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:
This study aimed to monitor individual experiences, emotions, and reflections to assess culture shock stages, coping, and changes in worldview for nursing students throughout a two-week trip to Ghana. Theoretical Framework: Transformative Learning Theory. Journaling is used as a tool of critical reflection to help process new experiences and feelings that may alter one's beliefs and worldviews in this culturally transformative experience in Ghana.
Sigma Membership
Kappa Epsilon at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Journaling, Culture Competence, Study Abroad
Recommended Citation
Hall, Laura E. and Chaponniere, Paulette A., "To prompt or not to prompt: Finding the best journaling practice to develop cultural competence" (2024). Leadership. 139.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/leadership/2016/posters/139
Conference Name
Leadership Connection 2016
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2016
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To prompt or not to prompt: Finding the best journaling practice to develop cultural competence
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:
This study aimed to monitor individual experiences, emotions, and reflections to assess culture shock stages, coping, and changes in worldview for nursing students throughout a two-week trip to Ghana. Theoretical Framework: Transformative Learning Theory. Journaling is used as a tool of critical reflection to help process new experiences and feelings that may alter one's beliefs and worldviews in this culturally transformative experience in Ghana.