The Refined Middle-Range Theory on Women’s Leadership in Asian Culture
Journal
Journal of Transcultural Nursing
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
6
Pages
539-546
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Im E.-O.
Wang H.-H.
Tsai H.-M.
Sakashita R.
Oh E.G.
Lin C.C.
Kunaviktikul W.
Inouye J.
Broome M.E.
Abstract
Introduction: Because virtually no theories were available to explain unique characteristics of Asian women’s leadership in nursing, a middle-range theory on women’s leadership in Asian culture was previously published. To reflect recent political and social changes in different countries, there is a necessity to refine the theory. The purpose of this article is to present the refined middle-range theory on Asian women’s leadership in nursing. Methodology: Using an integrative approach, the theory was further developed based on two major sources: literature reviews and exemplars/cases from six different countries. Results: The Refined Middle-Range Theory on Women’s Leadership in Asian Culture has two main domains: (a) leadership frames and (b) leadership contexts. The domain of leadership contexts has been extended with two additional main concepts including demographic contexts and health workforce/system contexts. Discussion: The refined theory is expected to guide Asian women’s leadership in nursing across the globe.
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Type
journal article