As part of the ethnonursing research method, enablers are used to tease out covert and complex data. e major ethnonursing enablers used in this study were Leiningeris Observation-Participation-Reflection (OPR), Stranger to Trusted Friend Enabler Guide, and the Acculturation Enabler. The OPR enabler is focused on in—depth observations followed by participation as guided . by the clients / informants. Naturalistic
in—depth interviews were used throughout the study. Leininger has emphasised "...focused observations, in-depth interviews, and participation with people in their known and natural living environments" (1990a). To facilitate the discovery of a comparative and holistic perspective regarding the meanings, expressions, and experiences of care for Iranian immigrants in the specific cultural context of NSW, the researcher visited a variety of settings such as informants‘ homes, schools, and community centres to participate in festivities, celebrations, weddings, picnics, and poetry recitals. Informants were primarily selected from Iranian immigrants residing in NSW.