Cultural differences in intimacy: The influence of gender-role ideology and individualism-collectivism

Two studies examined emotional intimacy in European Canadian and Chinese Canadian dating relationships. Cultural differences in gender-role ideology and individualism–collectivism were hypothesized to differentially contribute to selfdisclosure and responsiveness, and in turn, intimacy. Study 1 revealed that Chinese Canadians’ lower intimacy relative to European Canadians was mediated by their greater gender-role traditionalism but not by their individualism or collectivism. Study 2 further linked greater gender-role traditionalism to lower self-disclosure, and in turn, lower intimacy. Results also revealed that Chinese Canadians’ lower intimacy mediated their lower relationship satisfaction and higher rate of relationship termination in Study 1, but that Chinese Canadians were not any more likely to terminate their relationships in Study 2

A PROBLEMÁTICA DA ASSISTÊNCIA RELIGIOSA EM ENFERMAGEM

A maioria dos trabalhos publicados até o momento sobre assistência religiosa de enfermagem dizem respeito às práticas religiosas das crenças mais comuns em nosso meio. Após ligeira conceituação sobre a necessidade religiosa, a autora cita algumas bases para a assistência de enfermagem adequada neste campo, que servem de orientação tanto ao profissional como ao estudante. Estes aspectos incluem: aceitação do individuo e sua religião, ambiente favorável para praticá-la e conhecimentos dos princípios que regem as práticas. A implantação e o desenvolvimento da fé no paciente, pelo exemplo da enfermeira, também são aspectos abordados.The majority of articles published concerning religious assistance in nursing, up to now, have dealt with specific religious practices of the better known religions among us. After mentioning religion as a basic need in one's life, the author dwells on the fundamentals for a more adequate assistance in this field, that may be helpful in orienting the professional as well as the student. These fundamentals cover the acceptance of the individual and his religion together with the provision of favorable surroundings in which to practice it, a knowledge of the principles that govern the practice, and the establishing and developping of faith in the patient by one's own example