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Authenticity: a concept analysis.

Sharon S Starr1

  • 1Evening Nursing Programs and the Health Career Center, Gaston College, Dallas, NC, USA. starr.sharon@gaston.edu

Nursing Forum
|May 2, 2008
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Authenticity is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and realizing potential. It involves accepting life choices and culminates in congruent actions, values, and ideals, enhancing the nurse-client relationship.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy

Background:

  • Authenticity is a complex psychological construct.
  • Understanding authenticity is crucial for therapeutic relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of authenticity.
  • To propose a definition of authenticity.
  • To enhance the nurse-client relationship through authenticity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published research.

Main Results:

  • Authenticity is a continuous process of self-discovery.
  • It involves realizing and acting on personal potential.
  • Accepting responsibility for life choices is integral.

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Conclusions:

  • Authenticity leads to congruency in ideals, values, and actions.
  • This process can involve suffering and self-reflection.
  • A clear definition of authenticity can strengthen the nurse-client bond.