Enhancing Intercultural Sensitivity Through Collaborative Online International Learning Among Three Countries
A Mixed-Method Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19462003 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zhexi Ying (0009-0005-0617-5551, Institute of Science Tokyo), Ayako Kondo (0000-0003-2817-9623, Institute of Science Tokyo, corresponding author), Diana De (0000-0002-0182-2837, Cardiff University), Seren Roberts (0000-0001-9678-9357, Cardiff University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 10436596261452389-10436596261452389 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596261452389 |
| PMID | 42257286 |
| OpenAlex | W7163902164 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
INTRODUCTION: We evaluated a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programme in enhancing nursing students' intercultural sensitivity and understanding of cultural safety. METHODS: From April to May 2024, nursing students in Japan, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand completed a COIL module integrating Virtual Empathy Museum exploration, Padlet discussions, and live debriefings. A convergent mixed-methods design was adopted. Multi-source qualitative data were thematically analysed and integrated with pre/post Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) scores compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. RESULTS: Students reported a deeper understanding of cultural safety, appreciated diverse perspectives in nursing care, and valued the opportunity for cross-cultural learning. ISS scores showed no significant change, although Intercultural Attentiveness significantly improved among Japanese students. DISCUSSION: This programme has the potential to develop intercultural sensitivity, cultural safety awareness, and support culturally congruent learning across continents. Further studies with larger samples and longer follow-up are needed to assess scalability and longer-term outcomes
Cultural competence · Cultural diversity · Cultural learning · Cultural Sensitivity · Empathy · Intercultural communication · Intercultural learning · Nurse education · Scale (ratio) · Cultural Competency in Health Care · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |