title: A critical incident model for considering issues in cross-cultural research. Failures in cultural sensitivity.
abstract: This paper consider anecdotes obtained from researchers which relate to issues in cross-cultural studies. The anecdotes are described and the relevant cross-cultural issues are outlined and discussed. Recommendations are made to help researchers conduct studies which are more culturally sensitive.
authors.affiliation: Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523, USA.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Chavez
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Oetting
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology*; D012106:Research; D012931:Social Environment; D013240:Stereotyping; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology