The Interaction of Culture and Learning: Implications for Occupational Therapy

Jamieson, Margaret

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“…One of the most apparent is that which consists of practice accounts related to working with culturally different clients in specific settings (Evans, 1992a;Fudge, 1992;Haig, 1993;Markewitz, 1992;Miller, 1992;Wilson-Braun, 1992). Another facet of the literature linked to practice has been the critique of the cross-cultural validity (or otherwise) of specific assessments and analyses of occupational performance differentials (Cusick & Harai, 1991;Dyck, 1993;Evans, 1992b;Fisher, Liu, Velozo & Pan, 1992;Jamieson, 1985;Paul, 1995;Spencer, Krefting & Mattingly, 1993;Sutcliffe, 1995). Notably, most accounts are by therapists from the dominant sociocultural group working with those who generally belong to marginalised or socioeconomically and politically disadvantaged subgroups.…”

Section: Occupational Therapy and Intercultural Competence: Theory Pmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural Relativism: Occupation and Independence Reconsidered

Whiteford¹,

Wilcock²

2000

Can J Occup Ther

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In this article, findings from a qualitative study of a cohort of occupational therapy students in Auckland, New Zealand are presented. The study focussed on the experiences of students as they learned to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds over a 3-year period. As well as identifying curriculum and teaching/learning processes that enhance intercultural competence development, the data that emerged from the study also highlight important issues about how occupation and independence are conceptualised across cultures. A review of the trans-disciplinary and occupational therapy literature dealing with theoretical, conceptual and educational issues relating to cross-cultural practice is followed by a presentation of narrative extracts that address the key concepts of occupation and independence. These are then discussed with reference to relevant occupational therapy literature. In conclusion, implications for future research and practice are explored focussing on a need for occupation and independence to be reconsidered as culturally relative constructions.

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Section: Occupational Therapy and Intercultural Competence: Theory Pmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural Relativism: Occupation and Independence Reconsidered

Whiteford¹,

Wilcock²

2000

Can J Occup Ther

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“…Selected culture and occupational therapy references by category General/Theoretical 'Ethnographic' studies, case presentations, and 'helpful hints' Baptiste, 1988;Campbell & Wilhelm, 1991;Cook Merrill, 1992a;1992b;Dillard eta/., 1992;Dyck, 1989;Fitzgerald & Mullavey-O'Byrne, 1996b;French, 1994;Heatley &Squires, 1991;Hinojosa & Kramer, 1992;Hurne, 1984;Jamieson, 1985;Jungersen, 1992;Kelly, 1995;Krefting, 1991;Krefting & Krefting, 1990;Levine, 1987;Litterst, 1985;Litwin, 1982;Matlala, 1993;Meadows, 1991;Moss-Morris & Petri, 1994;Parry, 1984;Pope-Davis eta/., 1993;Robinson, 1987;Skawski, 1987;Sparling, 1991;Yeats, 1995 See also : Fitzgerald, 1992;Mullavey-O'Byrne, 1994a;1994bBusuttil, 1996Chin, 1994;DeMars, 1992;Dyck, 1992Dyck, , 1993Evans, 1992a;1992b;French, 1989;Fudge, 1992;Haig, 1993;Hill, 1982;…”

Section: Liter Atu Re Rev I E Wmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural issues from practice

Fitzgerald

Mullavey‐O'Byrne

Clemson

1997

Aus Occup Therapy J

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This paper addresses cultural issues in occupational therapy practice through a review of the occupational therapy and culture literature and a brief exploration of key issues highlighted in analyses of discussions and critical incidents in transcripts of interviews with 86 occupational therapists. The data, collected in conjunction with the Intercultural Interaction Project, highlights seven important categories of issues from the perspective of therapists: (i) professional values; (ii) family roles and responsibilities; (iii) communication; (iv) social behaviours; (v) gender; (vi) 'sick' role; and (vii) explanatory models. The importance of the therapist's personal and professional values stands out even more strongly in our data than in the occupational therapy literature. This suggests that increased awareness of personal and professional values is one of the most critical issues for the development of culturally competent practitioners and satisfying, successful intercultural interactions. Our work suggests that the development of cultural competency based on issues associated with actual events is 'best practice' for addressing the needs of all clients and practitioners.K E Y W 0 R D S cultural competency, culture, culture education, ethnicity, intercultural interactions, occupational therapy practice.

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“…The next identifiable level within the literature is the exploratory level. This is where either an area of occupational therapy intervention, for example education (Jamieson, 1985) or home care (Levine, 1987) is explored, or, where a particular group of people and the intervention or services they receive are considered (Dyck, 1992;Huttlinger, Krefting, Dreudahl, Tree, Baca & Benally, 1992;Jungerson, 1992;Weiringa & McColl, 1987). At this level, theoretical articulation is more evident as is a 'praxis' orientation.…”

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Other worlds and other lives: A study of occupational therapy student perceptions of cultural difference

Whiteford

1995

Occupation Therapy Intl

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The research described in this article was a study of 22 first year occupational therapy students at the beginning of their educational programme, ie. Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) at the Auckland Institute of Technology. The research design was qualitative with a phenomenological orientation and utilised a semi‐structured interview format. This ‘snapshot’ of occupational therapy students at the beginning of their education constitutes part of a larger, longitudinal study done in conjunction with the school of occupational therapy at the University of British Columbia, Canada. The findings from this phase of the research indicated that students' perceptions of themselves as people influenced their perceptions of cultural difference. Perhaps not surprisingly, prior learning in the shape of work experiences, friendships and travel appeared to be significant influences on the students' perceptions of individuals from differing cultural backgrounds to themselves. There is a need for occupational therapy educators to acknowledge and value the life experiences and skills of their students at entry to the programme. Similarly, issues of culture, cultural difference, race and ethnicity need to be dealt with in the context of a coherent curriculum model with context specific features. Recommendations arising from this research relate to greater articulation of the issues outlined above to students, as well as clear statements regarding the value orientation of the school/department in relation to cultural difference. This is necessary as, in the absence of this information, students are only able to work from a largely assumptive basis. The most important recommendation is that this longitudinal study continue so that more detailed data can be gathered over time that will assist in the development of a deeper understanding of how students develop knowledge and skills in working with individuals who are culturally different over he duration of their educational programme.

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The Interaction of Culture and Learning: Implications for Occupational Therapy

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Cultural Relativism: Occupation and Independence Reconsidered

Cultural Relativism: Occupation and Independence Reconsidered

Cultural issues from practice

Other worlds and other lives: A study of occupational therapy student perceptions of cultural difference

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