Breaking boundaries and barriers: Future directions in cross‐cultural research

Allison, Maria T.

doi:10.1080/01490408809512195

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“…Although quantitative studies have been useful in identifying how psychosocial variables such as global self-esteem, body esteem, and body dissatisfaction are related to social evaluation of the body (Eklund & Crawford, 1994), Patton (2002) stated how the questions in quantitative studies are standardized and therefore the responses are limited to predetermined categories . Allison (1988) also described how quantitative research has been inefficient in its attempt to provide insight into the complexity of women's attitudes and practices, especially when working with marginalized groups such as minority women . Even though there is some overlap between the two types of inquiry, qualitative research differs from quantitative research in many aspects .…”

Section: 2 6 Feminist Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Body-Related Emotional Experiences of Young Aboriginal Women

Fleming

Kowalski²,

Humbert³

et al. 2006

Qual Health Res

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The purpose of this qualitative case study was to provide insight into the bodyrelated emotional experiences of young Aboriginal women . Four young women took part in this study ; three who identified themselves as Aboriginal (one 14-year-old, two 18-year-olds) and one who identified herself as non-Aboriginal (18-year-old) . An important strength of this study was that the young women were part of an intact group .The young women were members of a mentorship group at their local high school and this mentorship group was for young women who had faced adversity in their lives .The intent of this study was to listen to the stories and experiences of young women in order to better understand the complex nature of their body-related emotion .Feminist perspective was used to guide the study because it is a voice-centered approach based on listening to women's experiences . Cognitive-Motivational-Relational Theory was used to ground the study because it recognizes that emotion is a complex and context driven process .Through the use of multiple methods (i .e ., focus group, one-on-one interviews, artwork) the young women were able to provide an in-depth view of their experiences .Stake's (1995) guidelines for case study data analysis were followed, and the collective story of the young women's body-related emotional experiences have been described . This study contributes to the literature on the body-related emotional experiences of young Aboriginal women in a number of ways . The young women in this study possess 11 many of the positive attributes (i .e., confidence, optimism) that have been associated with resiliency . Also, the emotions that were experienced by the young women were very complex and dependent upon specific contexts . The five themes that emerged from the data were conflicting cultures, need to belong, personal identity, journey to acceptance, and the body affects everything . Overall, the young women in this study noted a general level of body satisfaction, which is inconsistent with previous research surrounding young women's body-related emotion . One of the most important findings from this study is that the body-related emotional experiences of young Aboriginal women are not as negative as previous research has lead us to believe . ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Section: 2 6 Feminist Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Body-Related Emotional Experiences of Young Aboriginal Women

Fleming

Kowalski²,

Humbert³

et al. 2006

Qual Health Res

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“…Doing so can lead to inaccurate and harmful stereotyping. Individuals in a group vary in the extent to which they identify with its culture (Allison, 1988;Fine, 1995). Indeed, the assumption that an individual's personal characteristics denote his or her identification with the corresponding cultural group has been one of the limitations of "cultural description and analysis of workplace behaviour" (Fine,p.…”

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“…An individual might identify with more than one cultural group, based on a number of different personal characteristics (Allison, 1988;Cox, 1993;Loden & Rosener, 1991). For example, an individual might define himself as American, male, Catholic, and an athletic director.…”

Section: Cultural Diversity In the Organization Personal Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

Managing Cultural Diversity in Sport Organizations: A Theoretical Perspective

Doherty

Chelladurai

1999

Journal of Sport Management

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The article focuses on the management and impact of cultural diversity in sport organizations. It is proposed that the potentially constructive or destructive impact of cultural diversity is a function of the management of that diversity, which is ultimately a reflection of organizational culture, or “how things are done around here.” Organizational culture is described along a continuum of valuing similarity and diversity in the organization. It is argued that the benefits of cultural diversity (e.g., creativity, challenge, constructive conflict) will be realized when an organizational culture of diversity underlies the management of that diversity. These benefits are heightened when the situation dictates a high degree of task interdependence and complexity. Implications for increasing cultural diversity and developing an organizational culture that values that diversity, as a social responsibility and a contributing force to organizational performance, are discussed.

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“…As a case study, the ndings demonstrate the variations between users of different races, and to some extent, those of different ethnicities. More research in this area is needed, and qualitative, ethnographic methods may be the logical way to explore in depth the meaning and values that leisure experiences have for different cultural groups (Allison, 1988). On a pragmatic level, the study also demonstrates how onsite surveys of special populations can be integrated with more broad-based on-site surveys to provide a picture of park clientele interests and needs that extend beyond the average user.…”

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