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The concept of poverty.

P Carney1

  • 1University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle 98117.

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Poverty is a complex, evolving concept influenced by time and societal forces. Understanding its historical and multidimensional nature is crucial for public health nursing interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Poverty is a familiar yet complex human condition.
  • Definitions range from financial income deficits to social status.
  • Multiple political, economic, social, and cultural forces shape poverty.

Observation:

  • The concept of poverty is viewed differently by researchers.
  • Some see it as a reaction to stress, others as adaptation.
  • Historical definitions vary but often relate to income or status.

Findings:

  • The passage of time is the most significant factor in the evolving concept of poverty.
  • Time intricately encompasses political, economic, social, and cultural forces.
  • The study explores poverty's evolution to inform public health nursing.

Implications:

  • Understanding poverty's historical evolution is vital for public health nursing.
  • Multidimensional factors require consideration in nursing practice.
  • This research provides a framework for addressing poverty in public health.

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