Factors facilitating cultural competence of arab immigrant women in European context
Factors facilitating cultural competence of arab immigrant women in European context

Author(s): Nour Hazim Sa’ad Aldin lsaraj,
Subject(s): Economy, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Международно висше бизнес училище
Keywords: Arab Immigrant women; cultural competence; interpersonal competence; motherhood status; work status
Summary/Abstract: This study stands out for its exclusive concentration on identifying the key factors that enhance the cultural competence of Arab immigrant women in the European setting. Arab immigrant women encounter significant hurdles when adjusting to European countries, and this research underscores the significance of social support, language acquisition, work opportunities, and acceptance by the host country in fostering cultural competence. The cultural competence of Arab women was assessed using a 23-item Cultural Competence Scale (Ward & Kennedy, 1999). The study involved 300 Arab immigrant women residing in Turkiye (European part), England, and Bulgaria. Factor analysis revealed three dimensions: cultural awareness, knowledge sensitivity, and interpersonal and survival competence. One-way ANOVA analysis indicated significant differences in cultural competence among the three countries based on work status, marital status, and motherhood status. The groups of demographic variables revealed substantial differences in cultural competence. The study offers recommendations for promoting cultural competence among Arab immigrant women based on the findings.

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