Journal article
Translation challenges of cross-cultural research and program development
Asian American and Pacific Islander journal of health, v 10(1), pp 58-66
01 Jan 2003
PMID: 15352776
Abstract
PURPOSETranslation of cross-cultural surveys and programs pose unique challenges. This paper identifies potential pitfalls of current translation guidelines and presents solutions employed for one project.METHODSWe followed current guidelines for translation of survey instruments including forward and back translation, and also utilized qualitative methods to decenter survey questions. In addition, our project adapted translation by committee with a core translation team of bilingual/trilingual investigators and staff members with diverse skills and complementary degrees of proficiency in the languages and dialects of interest.PRINCIPAL FINDINGSThis approach resulted with a mechanism for emic equivalence, identifying and resolving dialectic and sociolinguistic concerns, selecting appropriate written Chinese styles, and providing appropriate linguistic training to interviewers.CONCLUSIONSAn understanding of the history of a people and its ramifications for the language are important components of the translation process. Allocation of appropriate time, resources, and skills are critical to the successful development of valid cross-cultural survey instruments and effective programs.
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- Title
- Translation challenges of cross-cultural research and program development
- Creators
- Shin-Ping TuJ Carey JacksonChong TehAgnes LaiHoai DoLina HsuIrene ChanBen TsengGreg HislopVicky Taylor
- Publication Details
- Asian American and Pacific Islander journal of health, v 10(1), pp 58-66
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Information Science (Informatics)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-6944231160
- Other Identifier
- 991020531962704721