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What is a significant impact on group members who have been socialized to restrain their emotions?
What is a significant impact on group members who have been socialized to restrain their emotions?
Which event marked the beginning of the Disability Rights movement?
Which event marked the beginning of the Disability Rights movement?
What does 'People First Language' emphasize?
What does 'People First Language' emphasize?
What is a common characteristic of disability culture as described in the content?
What is a common characteristic of disability culture as described in the content?
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What might happen to individuals if they do not feel included in a group?
What might happen to individuals if they do not feel included in a group?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of culture?
What is a fundamental characteristic of culture?
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What does cultural competence primarily focus on?
What does cultural competence primarily focus on?
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of practicing cross-cultural skills?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of practicing cross-cultural skills?
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Which of the following statements best describes cultural awareness?
Which of the following statements best describes cultural awareness?
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How can one facilitate group cohesiveness through cultural competence?
How can one facilitate group cohesiveness through cultural competence?
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Which of the following behaviors demonstrates cultural humility?
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates cultural humility?
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What role does flexibility play in cultural competence?
What role does flexibility play in cultural competence?
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What is an essential responsibility of group leaders regarding cultural diversity?
What is an essential responsibility of group leaders regarding cultural diversity?
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Which factor can affect a member's verbal participation in a group setting?
Which factor can affect a member's verbal participation in a group setting?
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How can group leaders manage potential challenges arising from cultural diversity?
How can group leaders manage potential challenges arising from cultural diversity?
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What misconception might arise from silence during group discussions?
What misconception might arise from silence during group discussions?
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What is a major factor affecting group atmosphere according to membership diversity?
What is a major factor affecting group atmosphere according to membership diversity?
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In what way can cultural background influence decision-making within a group?
In what way can cultural background influence decision-making within a group?
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What personal quality should group leaders develop regarding their own cultural assumptions?
What personal quality should group leaders develop regarding their own cultural assumptions?
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What role does socioeconomic status play in group dynamics?
What role does socioeconomic status play in group dynamics?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about participation in a culturally diverse group?
Which of the following is a common misconception about participation in a culturally diverse group?
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Which strategy is NOT effective for increasing participation among diverse group members?
Which strategy is NOT effective for increasing participation among diverse group members?
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Study Notes
Cultural Awareness
- Cultural awareness is a crucial issue for health professionals.
- Culture is defined as shared beliefs, values, and assumptions of a group of people. These beliefs are learned from others and are considered the correct ways to think, act, and feel.
- Cultures arise from people needing to interact to survive. Geographical areas dictate differences in regional mores and norms, impacting culture.
- Culture is impacted by the physical environment and the demands needed to survive.
- Culture is always evolving.
Ethics and Cultural Competence
- Cultural competence is a factor of beneficence.
- Bridging cultural boundaries through holistic and sensitive understanding of individual needs is vital.
- Facilitating group cohesiveness by increasing understanding amongst individuals related to culture, race, gender, and socioeconomic status is essential.
Practicing Cross-Cultural Skills
- Demonstrating acceptance of difference shows openness.
- Accepting ambiguity and demonstrating flexibility are important cross-cultural skills.
- Humility through judgment suspension promotes learning.
- Appreciation of cultural differences fosters sensitivity towards others.
- Showing curiosity and recognizing opportunities in challenging situations demonstrates a spirit of adventure.
- Using humor and laughing at oneself demonstrates a comfort level in different situations.
- Demonstrating successful interactions fosters positive change and action within identified cultures.
Why Be Culturally Competent?
- Cultural competency reduces conflict.
- It also increases resilience and expands one's social sphere and opportunity.
Developing Cultural Competency
- Group Leaders should understand their own personal biases, feelings, and responses.
- They need to develop awareness of cultural assumptions.
- Resolving biases and exploring cultural concepts is important.
- Developing a plan for learning about cultural differences is a step towards growth.
- Group leaders must acknowledge the potential challenges from cultural diversity.
- Addressing cultural barriers within groups is important, as is incorporating cultural awareness into planning.
Impact on Group Participation
- Factors impacting participation include verbal participation, influence and power, decision making, and group atmosphere.
- Verbal participation can differ in groups based on culture, with different expectations for leadership participation.
- Individuals in silence may be interpreted as indifferent.
- Power dynamics in groups can be significantly influenced by factors including education, socioeconomic status, age, gender, and other attributes.
- Respectful communication and attention to differing participation styles are essential.
- The leader's relationship with the group members greatly affects the group atmosphere.
- Group leaders should be viewed as trustworthy and credible figures within the group.
- How comfortable members feel depends on whether the leader addresses cultural differences.
- Culture affects how decisions are made in a group.
Potential Decision Making Issues
- Factors to consider about decision-making include group support for fellow members, pushing ideas onto other group members, conforming to group decisions despite disagreement.
Inclusion and Exclusion
- Paying attention to whether group members from diverse cultures feel included or excluded is important.
- Observing group interactions can help to identify issues from cultural differences.
- Understanding the repercussions of exclusion can benefit a group.
Expression of Feelings
- Some cultures discourage the open expression of emotions or feelings.
- Individuals from those cultures might struggle when encouraged to share feelings.
Disability Culture History
- The disability rights movement began in the mid-1960s, challenging social stereotypes.
- Ed Roberts, a quadriplegic, pioneered college access for people with disabilities.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 further championed disability rights.
- An increasing awareness of disability culture is occurring.
Disability Culture
- People with disabilities have forged a shared group identity through shared experiences of oppression and resilience.
- Disability culture includes artistic expressions, literature, music, and other forms of creative expression.
- People with disabilities are proud of their identity and disabilities.
People First Language
- Words have the power to impact thought processes.
- A person is not defined by their disability.
- Inclusive language emphasizes the person first.
- Phrases such as "a person with a disability," or "a person who has a disability" should be used instead of disability-first language.
- Examples are provided for the appropriate use of people-first language.
Resources
- URLs are provided for additional information related to cultural competence.
- Group activities are available on Blackboard.
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This quiz explores the importance of cultural awareness and competence for health professionals. Understand how shared beliefs and values shape interactions and improve group cohesion in diverse environments. Test your knowledge on bridging cultural boundaries and fostering acceptance in health care settings.
