Jordan Lorien S, Hall Jori N
Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Qual Health Res. 2025 Apr;35(4-5):395-402. doi: 10.1177/10497323251322298. Epub 2025 Apr 2.
The articles in this special issue emphasize the evolution and impact of culturally responsive research in health settings. They illustrate the methodological shift from viewing culture through a Western-centric lens to instead critically analyzing dominant cultural "norms," intersectional identities, and the power of narratives. These contributions advocate for integrating culturally informed methods to respect all peoples' dignity and identities, aiming for more inclusive, equitable, and transformative health outcomes. The publication of this issue comes at a time when there is a global backlash against diversity, health promotion, and research, making the need for culturally responsive qualitative health even more critical. By continuing to develop and implement these methodologies, the health research community can play a crucial role in addressing and overcoming the persistent systemic and cultural inequalities in healthcare.
本期特刊中的文章强调了在健康环境中具有文化适应性的研究的演变及其影响。它们阐述了方法论上的转变，即从以西方为中心的视角看待文化，转变为批判性地分析占主导地位的文化“规范”、交叉身份以及叙事的力量。这些文章主张整合具有文化内涵的方法，以尊重所有人的尊严和身份，追求更具包容性、公平性和变革性的健康成果。本期特刊的出版正值全球对多样性、健康促进和研究产生强烈反对之际，这使得对具有文化适应性的定性健康研究的需求变得更加迫切。通过持续发展和实施这些方法，健康研究界可以在解决和克服医疗保健中持续存在的系统性和文化不平等方面发挥关键作用。
