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Developing a concept of hope from a human science perspective.

C E Wang1

  • 1University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Nursing Science Quarterly
|February 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study defines hope as creatively picturing possibilities within life's constraints and opportunities. It connects this concept to Parse's human science theory, offering insights for research and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Human Science
  • Nursing Theory

Background:

  • Concept development is crucial in human science.
  • Understanding hope is vital for nursing practice and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the concept of hope using Parse's concept inventing method.
  • To synthesize a definition of hope grounded in human science principles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized concept inventing, a method by Parse.
  • Inspired by the Taiwanese folk song "Mending a Torn Fish Net."

Main Results:

  • Synthesized definition: Hope is resolute picturing of possibilities amid restrictions-opportunities of communion-aloneness while creatively metamorphosing.
  • Connected the synthesized definition to the three principles of Parse's theory of human becoming.

Conclusions:

  • The developed concept of hope aligns with Parse's theory.
  • Provides a framework for understanding and applying hope in research and practice.

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