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The Relationship Between Transcultural Nursing Sensitivity and Critical Thinking Skills: A Study on Intern Nursing Students

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Cultural diversity in health care requires nursing students to develop transcultural sensitivity and critical thinking to provide equitable care. This study explored the relationship between transcultural nursing sensitivity and critical thinking among senior nursing students in Türkiye. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational design was conducted with 151 senior nursing interns from a university nursing department. Data were collected online using the Student Information Form, the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, and the Turkish Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. Results: The mean age of participants was 22.49 ± 1.52 years; 74.2% were female and 84.1% were Turkish. While 72.8% had experience with culturally diverse patients, 88.8% lacked formal intercultural training. Mean scores reflected moderate-to-high intercultural sensitivity (87.4 ± 11.47) and critical thinking (254.04 ± 27.85). Critical thinking significantly predicted intercultural sensitivity (β = .688, R 2 = .473, p < .001). Discussion: Findings confirm a significant correlation, supporting integration of these skills into nursing education.

Source: Journal of Transcultural Nursing

DOI: 10.1177/10436596251412782

Authors: Saadet Can Çiçek, Şeymanur Özdemir Arslan, İrem Öztürk Bardak

Institutions: Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Düzce Üniversitesi, Yalova University

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Competency in Health Care

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150