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[Vygotsky's Social-Historic Constructivism and nursing].
Maira Buss Thofehrn1, Maria Tereza Leopardi
1Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetricia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, RS.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 8, 2007
Summary
This paper explores Lev Vygotsky's socio-historical constructivism and its application to nursing knowledge. Vygotsky's theories offer valuable insights into the social and cultural influences on nursing practice and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Nursing Education
Context:
- Vygotsky's socio-historical constructivism emphasizes social and cultural contexts.
- Focuses on the dialectical interaction between humans and their environment.
- Highlights the role of tools and social interaction in knowledge construction.
Purpose:
- To theoretically examine Lev Vygotsky's socio-historical constructivism.
- To explore Vygotsky's contributions to building nursing knowledge.
- To present Vygotsky's ideas as an alternative method for nursing studies.
Summary:
- The paper discusses Vygotsky's socio-historical constructivism, rooted in historical materialism.
- It highlights the importance of social, cultural, and environmental factors in the Vygotskian approach.
- The study suggests Vygotsky's theories can enhance understanding of the subjective aspects of nursing work.
Impact:
- Provides a theoretical framework for understanding nursing knowledge development.
- Offers insights into the social and subjective dimensions of nursing practice.
- Encourages alternative theoretical approaches in nursing research and education.
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