Johari window

Abstract: This article explores the concept of self-awareness and describes how it can be beneficial to nurses on a personal and professional level. Practical tools such as the Johari Window are presented to assist the reader in this process. The authors discuss portfolio development, which provides the opportunity to document personal and professional growth. Authors

Abstract: Empirical studies have found that participation in international service increases learners’ intercultural competence, language skills, appreciation of cultural differences, and tolerance for ambiguity. While previous studies suggest that international service experience is potentially transformative in nature, the present study examined international service experience and explored the factors that encourage transformation. Based on transformative learning and social psychology, the theoretical framework of the present study included three perspectives: environment–person interaction, schema adjustment, and the Johari Window. Data were obtained from 10 international service participants by observation, semistructured interviews, and written documents. Analysis of the data identified three components that enhanced transformation through environment–person interaction in cross-cultural settings: exploring the unknown world, relearning from the basic levels, and the unknown self revealed.

Abstract: Introduction: Self-awareness is a process of objective examination of oneself and is one of the important components in nurse-client relationship. Self-awareness is considered as an important tool to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients for therapeutic healing. Objectives: The purpose of this paper was to review the literature to explore an in-depth understanding of the concept self-awareness and how it influences nurse client relationship. The paper further emphasized on the importance and how self-awareness can be developed. Method: A comprehensive literature search was performed using specific keywords. Main focus of the literature search was about self-awareness and its relation with nursing care and therapeutic relationship in nursing. Literature mostly published in past 10 years was included, with exception to few landmark literatures in the field. In addition Johari Window was integrated as framework to understand the concept in a practical way. Results: The review literature showed that self-awareness is an ongoing process and needs conscious efforts. It is important for nurses to know themselves well and it ultimately helps them to build a therapeutic environment of caring and healing. The paper further emphasized on the importance of self-awareness in professional life and also developed an in-depth analysis on how self-awareness can be developed. Many practical strategies were highlighted in the paper to develop self-awareness at individual and professional level. Conclusion: In conclusion, self-awareness is considered as the therapeutic tool for nurse client relationship. The more the nurse will be self-aware the more a therapeutic environment for caring will be enhanced. Therefore, it is recommended that nursing curricula should include some aspects on development of self-awareness. There should also be some opportunity for professional nurses whereby they can get help and guidance to learn about self as a continuous learning process.

Abstract: Aim: Self-assessment and reflection are essential for meaningful feedback. We aimed to explore whether the well-known Johari window model of self-awareness could guide feedback conversations between faculty and residents and enhance the institutional feedback culture.Methods: We had previously explored perceptions of residents and faculty regarding sociocultural factors impacting feedback. We re-analyzed data targeting themes related to self-assessment, reflection, feedback seeking and acceptance, aiming to generate individual and institutional feedback strategies applicable to each quadrant of the window.Results: We identified the following themes for each quadrant: (1) Behaviors known to self and others – Validating the known; (2) Behaviors unknown to self but known to others – Accepting the blind; (3) Behaviors known to self and unknown to others – Disclosure of hidden; and (4) Behaviors unknown to self and others – Uncovering the unknown. Normalizing self-disclosure of limitations, encouraging...