scholarly journals Differential Impacts of Religious Cultural Competence on Students' Perceived Conflict with Evolution at an Evangelical University

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Elizabeth Barnes ◽  
Ruth Werner ◽  
Sara E. Brownell
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evolution Education ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Christian University ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Evangelical University ◽  
The Impact

Evolution remains a controversial issue in the United States, particularly for evangelical Christians, who as a group have been a key player in anti-evolution education legislation. Religious cultural competence can be effective in decreasing undergraduate biology students' perceived conflict between religion and evolution. However, the impact on student populations who are particularly resistant to evolution is unknown. We explored the efficacy of culturally competent evolution education practices adapted for biology students in a genetics course at an evangelical Christian university. This included the presence of an instructor as a religious scientist role model who accepts evolution, and the use of the book The Language of God. We explored how this curriculum affected students' conceptions of religion and evolution using pre- and post-surveys. We found a differential impact of the curriculum: 31% of the students who indicated that there was a conflict between their religious beliefs and evolution changed their conceptions to be more in line with scientific evidence, but the remaining 69% did not. We describe reasons why, including students' perceptions of The Language of God. This research indicates the challenges of implementing culturally competent evolution education for evangelical students, given their strong commitment to biblical literalism and their lower likelihood of being convinced by scientific evidence for evolution.

scholarly journals A Call to Use Cultural Competence When Teaching Evolution to Religious College Students: Introducing Religious Cultural Competence in Evolution Education (ReCCEE)

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. es4 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Elizabeth Barnes ◽  
Sara E. Brownell
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Evolution Education ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Teaching Evolution ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Secular Culture ◽  
Acceptance Of Evolution ◽  
Religious Cultures

Low acceptance of evolution among undergraduate students is common and is best predicted by religious beliefs. Decreasing students’ perceived conflict between religion and evolution could increase their acceptance of evolution. However, college biology instructors may struggle with trying to decrease students’ perceived conflict between religion and evolution because of differences in the religious cultures and beliefs of instructors and students. Although a large percentage of undergraduate students in evolution courses are religious, most instructors teaching evolution are not. To consider differences between the secular culture of many college instructors and the religious culture of many students, we propose using a lens of cultural competence to create effective evolution education. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals from one culture (in this case, primarily secular instructors who are teaching evolution) to bridge cultural differences and effectively communicate with individuals from a different culture (in this case, primarily religious undergraduate biology students). We call this new framework Religious Cultural Competence in Evolution Education (ReCCEE). In this essay, we describe a suite of culturally competent practices that can help instructors reduce students’ perceived conflict between evolution and religion, increase students’ acceptance of evolution, and help create more inclusive undergraduate biology classrooms.

Self-Management of Arthritis

2017 ◽  
pp. 171-196
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Brooks ◽  
Kanako Iwanaga ◽  
Fong Chan
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Arthritis is ranked among the top causes of disability in the United States and worldwide. Despite recent improvements in medications and medical treatment, there is no known cure for arthritis. Providing evidence-based psychoeducation and counseling services to people with arthritis lessens the impact of pain-related symptoms and disability on the individual and society. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the most common arthritic conditions, co-occurring physical conditions, and psychosocial factors associated with arthritis. Barriers to self-management and existing self-management programs are also discussed along with the current state of scientific evidence. The chapter concludes with some questions for future research.

The Benefits and Challenges of Becoming Cross-Culturally Competent Counseling Psychologists

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Paul Heppner
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

The central thesis of this article is that focusing on cross-cultural competence will enhance both the science and the practice of counseling psychology. Developing cross-cultural competence is a lifelong journey, replete with many joys and challenges, that will (a) increase the sophistication of our research, (b) expand the utility and generalizability of the knowledge bases in counseling psychology, (c) promote a deeper realization that counseling occurs in a cultural context, and (d) increase not only counseling effectiveness but also the profession’s ability to address diverse mental health needs across different populations around the globe. In the future, (a) counseling psychologists will be expected to have an array of cross-cultural competencies, which emphasizes the need to systematically train students to acquire such competencies, and (b) counseling psychology will no longer be defined as counseling psychology within the United States, but rather, the parameters of counseling psychology will cross many countries and many cultures.

scholarly journals Problems of destandardization and precarization of labor in the context of globalization-americanization-deglobalization of the world economy in the XXI century

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-65
Author(s):  
Anatoliy Arseienko
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Digital Capitalism ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The article is devoted to the analysis of the content, essence and social consequences of the transformation of employment in industrially developed countries after the Second World War in the context of globalization - americanization - deglobalization of the world economy. The author pays great attention to exposing the modern mythologization of the digitalization of labor and labor relations in the countries of the global North in order to cover up the true essence of various forms of non-standard work, which has become widespread in the modern world-system within the framework of digital capitalism. At the center of the study and research of the problems of destandardization and precarization of labor in the world of digital capitalism is the digitalization of the world of work and labor relations and the impact of the digital economy on the situation of workers in Western countries, especially in the United States, which has become a role model throughout the world, including the countries with "economies in transition". The author draws special attention to the fact that the introduction of non-standard employment into economic practice in the West was caused by the transition of economically developed countries to the new social structures of accumulation by means of withdrawal, that is, by reducing labor costs within the framework of the neoliberal economy. Based on the study and analysis of foreign sources, the author concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a trigger to the exacerbation of the current systemic crisis of global capitalism, which puts on the agenda the need to search for and implement new, fairer and more humane forms of world order under the slogans of the social movement of alterglobalists "People are higher than profits!" and "Another world is possible!"

scholarly journals Surviving suicide loss: recommendations for research

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Neimeyer ◽  
Julie Cerel
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
After Effects ◽  
Survivors Of Suicide ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Methodological Guidelines ◽  
Goals And Objectives

Mounting scientific evidence documents that bereavement by suicide can have a powerful and sometimes devastating impact on survivors. Accordingly, the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention in the United States has recently worked to formulate national guidelines to mitigate the harmful after-effects of suicide in social and family systems. The present article addresses one of four strategic directions addressed by the Task Force, namely the development of goals and objectives for surveillance, research and evaluation of the impact of suicide loss. Recommendations range from methodological guidelines for the conduct of future studies to specific content areas of research relevant to the design and implementation of public health, peer support and professional psychotherapeutic attention for communities, families and individuals affected by suicide loss.

scholarly journals Role models, compatibility, and knowledge lead to increased evolution acceptance

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel G. Ferguson ◽  
Jamie L. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Religion And Science ◽  
Teaching Evolution ◽  
Evolution Acceptance ◽  
Religiously Affiliated ◽  
Theory Of Evolution

Abstract Background Evolution acceptance is still low in the United States, especially among religious students. Due to low acceptance, researchers have used a wide variety of methods to increase evolution acceptance. Six culturally competent methods for teaching evolution to religious students have been identified, this manuscript looks specifically at the method of reconciliation between religion and evolution. The reconciliation module has been shown to effectively increase evolution acceptance while allowing students to maintain their religious views. However, we lack an understanding of why this method is effective. We measure evolution acceptance and religiosity at eight religiously affiliated institutions in the United States to again measure the effects of a reconciliation model in biology classrooms. This manuscript also attempts to address classroom influences that allowed students to reconcile evolution with their religious beliefs. Results Of the eight schools that participated, there were no statistically significant decreases in the religiosity of the students over the semester. Five of the eight institutions had statistically significant increases in their evolution acceptance scores over the semester. We identified three major influences students mentioned as reasons for change towards evolution acceptance: the presence of a role model, discussions on religion and science compatibility, and learning about evolution. Conclusions We identified influential practices instructors could integrate into their classrooms to help students better incorporate evolution into their personal views. Having a role model and talking about compatibility between religion and evolution are influential in changing students’ views about evolution. Learning the mechanisms of the theory of evolution is also important in changing students’ views about evolution and might be more impactful when used in conjunction with a role model or a compatibility discussion.

The Impact of Culture on Parental Perceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorders: Striving for Culturally Competent Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda L. Barrio ◽  
Yun-Ju Hsiao ◽  
Nydia Prishker ◽  
Callie Terry
Keyword(s):  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Parental Perspectives ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDespite the increasing number of children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds in the United States, limited research exists synthesizing what is known about the prevalence and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in these communities. Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are disproportionately diagnosed with ASD and, there is a need for practitioners and educators to be culturally competent at addressing challenges and practices related to ASD for children and youth. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature related to parental perspectives on ASD, in children from a wide range of culturally diverse backgrounds to provide information and resources to practitioners about the importance to strive for cultural competence in practice-related work.

scholarly journals The Case of “Rosa”: The Importance of Specificity in Our Quest to Integrate Cultural Competence in Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Yamilka Urquiza Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Dynamic Psychotherapy ◽  
Attachment Trauma ◽  
Psychotherapy Practice ◽  
Experiential Approach ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

This commentary explores Nicole Vigoda Gonzalez’s (2018) treatment of “Rosa” with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), an attachment-based, relational, and experiential approach effective for treating attachment trauma. I discuss how AEDP also welcomes culturally competent strategies. My focus is the importance of specificity in the inclusion of culturally competent strategies in psychotherapy practice. Specifically, I address the difference between a Caribbean versus an Hispanic identification. I also explore the impact of culture, including race/ethnicity and familial discrimination, in Rosa’s case. Finally, I explore the impact of the therapist’s disclosure, or lack thereof, of her own race/ethnicity in the context of AEDP interventions.

scholarly journals Exploring the Effect a Speaker Series has on Students Level of Multicultural Sensitivity and Cultural Competence Awareness

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Karpinski ◽  
Scott Heinerichs
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Care Quality ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Multicultural Sensitivity ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose: The population of the United States continues to become more diverse each day, and this changing demographic impacts our healthcare system, demanding that healthcare providers begin to provide culturally competent services. In order to have culturally competent practitioners, it would be prudent to incorporate the concepts of cultural competence effectively into respective health professions curricula. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a three-part, semester-long cultural competency speaker series on students’ level of multicultural sensitivity and their attitudes toward cultural competence and its effect on healthcare. Methods: A convenience sample of 118 athletic training and nutrition undergraduate students participated in this study through their attendance at three 90-minute lectures over the course of the fall 2012 semester. A pre/post questionnaire study design was utilized. Two valid and reliable surveys, the Multicultural Sensitivity Scale (MSS) and the Health Beliefs Attitudes Survey (HBAS) were adapted from the literature. The MSS was used to measure students’ level of multicultural sensitivity and the HBAS was used to assess their attitudes on how cultural competence affects health care quality. Each survey was completed by subjects prior to and at the conclusion of the speaker series. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean total score of the HBAS prior to and after the speaker series (t = 4.01; p

scholarly journals Culturally Competent and Socio-politically Conscious Teaching: A Teacher Educator Works to Model the Journey to Critical Cultural Competence

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Alice Ross
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Teacher Educator ◽  
The United States ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Political Awareness ◽  
Self Study

The purpose of this article is to present the self-study of a teacher educator who is concerned about cultural competence, socio-political consciousness, social justice, and peace in her preparation of teacher candidates. She recounts her experiences at the European Peace Institute (EPU) in Stadtschlaining, Austria, and how experiences with these students impact her perspective on teacher education in the United States. Sharing the voices from students at EPU provides a means of consciousness-raising for the teacher educator. She provides examples of ways to bring a more culturally competent and socio-political awareness to teacher education programs in the United States.

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