Culture Matters: Individualism vs. Collectivism in Conflict Decision-Making

LeFebvre, Rebecca; Franke, Volker C.

doi:10.3390/soc3010128

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“…Our reflection supported the suggestion that bi-lingual community members, who are respected in their communities, are well placed to form a connection between their communities and local health services. 6,7,8,9 Our reflection confirmed that, due to their understanding of local cultural values and mores 10 , they were trusted and were, therefore, able to more effectively assist community members to gain access to health services and resources, often spending several more hours than the paid allocated 11 hours per week.…”

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“…Revised Manuscript-FEB 2014 reduced and shared while the success of the role would be enhanced as also supported in LeFebvre et al9 with regards to non-Caucasian communities' modus operandi being one of collectivism. A similar cyclical apprentice mentoring model or 'buddy system' has been implemented in Melbourne and is showing evidence of durability.12 Investment in the development of a community-based learning culture may have been less costly and more effective in that information would be disseminated more widely.…”

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Reflecting on the tensions faced by a community-based multicultural health navigator service

Henderson

Kendall²

2014

Aust. Health Review

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The community navigator model was developed to assist four culturally and linguistically diverse communities (Sudanese, Burmese, Pacific Islander Group, Afghani) in south-east Queensland to negotiate the Australian health system and promote health. Using participatory action research, we developed the model in partnership with community leaders and members, the local health department and two non-governmental organisations. Following implementation, we evaluated the model, with the results published elsewhere. However, our evaluation revealed that although the model was accepted by the communities and was associated with positive health outcomes, the financial, social and organisational durability of the model was problematic. Ironically, this situation was inadvertently created by critical decisions made during the development process to enhance the durability and acceptability of the model. This paper explores these critical decisions, our rationale for making those decisions and the four hidden tensions that subsequently emerged. Using a reflective case study method to guide our analysis, we provide possible resolutions to these tensions that may promote the longevity and utility of similar models in the future. WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE TOPIC?: The use of community navigators to assist culturally diverse communities to access health services is not new. Many benefits have been documented for communities, individuals and heath service providers following the use of such models. What is not well documented is how to maintain these models in a safe and cost-effective way within the Australian health system while respecting cultural and community practices and reducing the burden of service delivery on the navigators. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD?: This paper provides a perspective on how the development of community-based service models inherently places them in a position of tension that must be resolved if they are to be long lasting. Four core tensions experienced during the development and implementation of our model in south-east Queensland are explored to develop potential resolutions. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Reducing the tensions inherent in culturally appropriate community-based service models will increase the durability of the approach. By addressing these tensions, we can create a more durable pool of community navigators that can facilitate community empowerment, self-governance of health issues and a sense of community ownership of health services.

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Reflecting on the tensions faced by a community-based multicultural health navigator service

Henderson

Kendall²

2014

Aust. Health Review

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“…Thus, this cultural norm informed this study's participants to regard caregiving to their relatives as a principal socio-cultural obligation. This is apparent in the following quotes: The cultural orientation of Ghana towards the female gender also assigns the caring role for homes, children and sick relatives specifically to mothers and older daughters [38][39][40]. Hence, some participants who were women also voiced out that it was culturally expected of them as mothers and older daughters to take care of ill family members such as women with advanced breast cancer as illustrated in the quote below: "Hmmm..!…”

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Caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer in Ghana

Kusi

Mensah

et al. 2020

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Introduction Significant number of women present with advanced-stage breast cancer in Ghana. These women usually depend on family caregivers for their multi-dimensional needs. Yet, there are gaps in research about what motivates family caregivers to assume the caring role and their experiences with caregiving within the Ghanaian context. Aim To explore and describe the caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer. Methods In-depth, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 family caregivers who were providing unpaid care for women living with advanced breast cancer. Colaizzi's thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results Family relationship normally prescribed the caregiving role among family caregivers. Due to the lack of home-based palliative services in Ghana, findings suggest that family caregivers are the main managers of advanced breast cancer-related symptoms in the home. These findings are discussed under three major themes: (i) motivation for assuming the caregiving role; (ii) meeting self-care and psychosocial needs of the patient; and (iii) symptom management and monitoring. Conclusion Socio-cultural values influence the role of family caregivers in Ghana. This presents opportunities for health professionals and relevant stakeholders to develop a culturally-PLOS ONE

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“…105 The enforcement of collectivist norms has been shown to shape cognitive processes during intergroup conflict and periods of ethnonational violence. 106 Work by Albert Bandura reveals that retaliation for…”

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A cultural neuroscience perspective on North Korean strategic culture

Friend

2018

Polit. life sci.

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Given the complexity of the current nuclear age and the absence of work on deterrence under true multipolarity, interdisciplinary models can provide new perspectives on tailored deterrence. Drawing from recent findings in the life sciences, this article offers a cultural neuroscience approach to deterrence decision-making, with special attention given to the ways in which culture interacts with cognition and the security environment to shape behavioral outcomes during conflict. Since North Korea remains largely a ''black box'' in international relations, a cultural neuroscience perspective can provide valuable insight into the effects of cultural conditioning on perception and cognition within the context of nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. Through an analysis of the bureaucratic and military structures, leadership characteristics, and institutional landscapes shaping North Korean strategic culture, this article examines the influences of historical memory and cultural values, such as collectivism, honor, and face-saving, on political decision-making in Pyongyang.

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Culture Matters: Individualism vs. Collectivism in Conflict Decision-Making

Cited by 78 publications

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Reflecting on the tensions faced by a community-based multicultural health navigator service

Reflecting on the tensions faced by a community-based multicultural health navigator service

Caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer in Ghana

A cultural neuroscience perspective on North Korean strategic culture

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