Examining fundamental nursing textbooks for inclusivity and exclusivity content: A directed qualitative content analysis
The study highlights inclusive language in fundamental nursing textbooks but reveals significant exclusive language perpetuating negative generalizations, including marginalized identities and race prevalence without context. This content undermines person-centered care and hinders understanding the complex interplay between intersectionality, social justice, and social determinants of health.
Authors
- Virginia M. King
- Selam Shah
- Mirza J. Lugo‐Neris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9906-6517)
- Kevin Berner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9914-241X)
- Callie Watkins Liu
- Jean M. Bernhardt
- Mary Samost
- Rachael Salguero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8959-1764)
- D. Walker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2714-3234)
- Eleonor Pusey‐Reid
- M. Elaine Tagliareni
- John Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6317-2067)
- Cassandra P. Mombrun
- Jessica Spissinger
- Karen L. Hunt
Institutions
- MGH Institute of Health Professions (US)
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion (US)
- Quinnipiac University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Professional Nursing
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.08.013
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.40
Funders
- MGH Institute of Health Professions