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Learning Objective 1: gain insight into the transcultural dynamics involved when a researcher reflects on her role in conducting historical research on a culture other than hers.
Learning Objective 2: understand the processes and challenges in conducting historical research in nursing.
This presentation communicates reflections and conclusions made by the researcher whilst conducting a qualitative historical inquiry into the economic, social, political and cultural factors which influenced the development of black South African nurses in the period 1908-1994. Historically rich data was obtained through an analysis using time-specific a priori codes. Based on the findings of the study it can be concluded that nurse educators need in-depth knowledge on the historical background of their multicultural student groups in order to understand the socio-political and cultural determinants of the learning environment.
Conducting historical research on a culture other than one’s own, involves processes and challenges that relate to biases, interpretations and understanding of an unknown context. By reflecting on the processes and challenges the lessons learnt could contribute to an interest in conducting historical research in order to understand students and their backgrounds better, resulting in an ability to create a cultural conducive learning environment.