Health Outcomes and Workplace Experiences of Bi-Cultural Workers: A Scoping Review

Bi-cultural workers—individuals who navigate and integrate two or more cultural identities—play a critical role in multicultural workplaces, particularly in sectors like healthcare, community services, and education, as well as multicultural societies like Australia. Despite their unique contributions, these workers often face complex challenges such as identity conflict, cultural load, role strain, and workplace discrimination, all of which can impact their physical and mental health. However, there is limited consolidated evidence on how these experiences influence their overall health outcomes and professional wellbeing. This proposed systematic review aims to critically synthesize existing literature on the health outcomes and workplace experiences of bi-cultural workers across various sectors and countries. By identifying consistent patterns and research gaps, this review will inform future policy and practice to support the wellbeing of bi-cultural workers, as well as inform future research direction.