Marilyn Mcfarland

Biographic Data

ID	4871432
NAME	Marilyn Mcfarland
GIVEN NAMES	Marilyn
FAMILY NAME	Mcfarland
SIGNATURE	MCFARLAND M
AFFILIATIONS	University of Michigan–Flint
ORCID	0000-0002-9916-9898
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	16
TOTAL CITATIONS	1
AUTHOR COUNT	16
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	1989
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2025
H-INDEX	1

Influences of Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, and Beliefs on the Health and Well-being of Nigerian Women: An Integrative Review
Open AccessPrisca Anuforo, Rick Zoucha et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2025
INTRODUCTION: Widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of widows in Nigeria. They are associated with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality than for single and married individuals. PURPOSE: To explore and synthesize the literature on widowhood cultural practices and their effects on the health and well-being of Nigerian women in Nigeria and in the US to inform future research. METHODS: A comprehensive search of…
An Ethnohistory of the Transcultural Nursing Scholars and Their Contributions to the Field
Open AccessHiba Wehbe‐alamah, Marilyn Mcfarland et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2021
Introduction: The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) recognizes transcultural nursing (TCN) scholars for creative leadership and advancing education, practice, research, and administration. The purpose of this study was to discover the historical context of scholars’ professional growth and development and their contributions to and future vision for transcultural nursing. Method: Leininger’s Ethnonursing Research Method was used to develop an …
Leininger’s Ethnonursing Research Method: Historical Retrospective and Overview
Open AccessHiba Wehbe‐alamah, Marilyn McfarlandARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2020
A historical overview and evolution of Leininger’s ethnonursing research method (ERM) is presented along with descriptions of the method’s purpose, goal, terminology, and enablers. A succinct guide to using ERM is provided to assist novice and seasoned researchers, as well as mentors and educators, in teaching, mentoring, advising, and/or conducting ethnonursing research studies. Criteria for evaluation of qualitative research studies, such as th…
Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality: An Overview With a Historical Retrospective and a View Toward the Future
Open AccessMarilyn Mcfarland, Hiba Wehbe‐alamahARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2019
An historical overview of Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality also known as the Culture Care Theory (CCT) and evolution of the Sunrise Enabler are presented along with descriptions of the theory purpose, goal, tenets, basic assumptions, major core constructs, and orientational definitions. Recent articles, books, and book chapters provide relevant exemplars to enhance scholarly understanding and application of theory con…
The Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Recalling the Past, Viewing the Present, and the Envisioning the Future
Open AccessMarilyn R Mcfarland, Marilyn McfarlandARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2019
Somali Immigrant Perceptions of Mental Health and Illness: An Ethnonursing Study
Open AccessKimberly M Wolf, Rich Zoucha et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2016
Purpose: Knowledge of Somali immigrants’ mental health care beliefs and practices is needed so that nurses can promote culturally congruent care. The purpose of this study was to explore, discover, and understand mental health meanings, beliefs, and practices from the perspective of immigrant Somalis. Method: Leininger’s qualitative ethnonursing research method was used. Thirty informants (9 key and 21 general) were interviewed in community setti…
Ethnonursing: A Qualitative Research Method for Studying Culturally Competent Care across Disciplines
Open AccessMarilyn R Mcfarland, Marilyn Mcfarland et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2012Cited by: 1References: 11
Nurse anthropologist, Madeleine Leininger, developed the culture care theory and ethnonursing research method to help researchers study transcultural human care phenomena and discover the knowledge nurses need to provide care in an increasingly multicultural world. The authors propose that the ethnonursing method can be useful for research that addresses providing care in other disciplines, including education, administration, physical, occupatio…
Developing a Culturally Competent Workforce through Collaborative Partnerships
Open AccessMargaret M Andrews, Margaret Andrews et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2011
Chapter 10: Research Methodologies for Investigating Cultural Phenomena and Evaluating Interventions
Open AccessMarilyn K Douglas, Jeanne Kemppainen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2010
Chapter 7: Cultural Health Assessment
Open AccessNancy Anderson, Nancy L R Anderson et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2010
Chapter 3: Theoretical Basis for Transcultural Care
Open AccessMargaret Andrews, Jeffrey R Backstrand et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2010
Chapter 4: Cross-Cultural Communication
Open AccessRobin L Eubanks, Marilyn R Mcfarland et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2010
Leininger Award Presentations
Open AccessMarilyn R Mcfarland, Marilyn McfarlandARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2000
Transcultural Nursing Care of the Elderly is a Worldwide Imperative
Open AccessMarilyn R Mcfarland, Marilyn McfarlandARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing1997
A Focus on the Implementation of Transcultural Nursing Practice
Open AccessMarilyn R Mcfarland, Marilyn McfarlandARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing1996
Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research and Practice
Open AccessMadeleine Leininger, Madeleine M Leininger et al.BOOKTranscultural nursing1989