CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

The course presents the effect of culture on the way individuals deal with the challenges of life, the psychological reactions, behavior and cognitive structures including scripts and schema. The course provides the students with the skills and know-how that are necessary to conduct research in different cultures and on different ethnic groups. The objective of the course is to examine cultural differences and similarities in basic psychological constructs such as attachment in the family, socialization of gender roles, identity development, individualism and collectivism, and emotional expressiveness. The course aims to teach students to understand and describe from a cross-cultural psychology perspective: social perceptions, social influences, and social relations.

CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) culture
2. 02 Describe (3) the fact that should be considered and methods that should be followed in intercultural researches
3. 03 Identify (2) the role of the culture and intercultural differences on the development of human nature
4. 04 Explain (4) the process of adaptation and the improvement of relationships in cultural diversity settings
5. 05 Compare (4) intercultural differences according to topics in psychology

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify (2) culture SOLO 2
2. L02 Describe (3) the fact that should be considered and methods that should be followed in intercultural researches SOLO 3
3. L03 Identify (2) the role of the culture and intercultural differences on the development of human nature SOLO 2
4. L04 Explain (4) the process of adaptation and the improvement of relationships in cultural diversity settings SOLO 4
5. L05 Compare (4) intercultural differences according to topics in psychology SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyzes, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities, supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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