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Rethinking concept analysis.

Mark Risjord1

  • 1Philosophy Department and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. mark.risjord@emory.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 19, 2009
PubMed
Summary

This study strengthens concept analysis by grounding it in moderate realism, clarifying its epistemological and ontological bases. It emphasizes that concept development must be integrated into theory development for meaningful nursing research.

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Nursing Theory
  • Conceptual Analysis

Background:

  • Nursing concept analysis methods, derived from philosophy, have been altered, weakening their effectiveness.
  • This has led to concept analyses that often yield inconsequential findings in nursing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the epistemological underpinnings of concept analysis.
  • To clarify the ontological status of concepts within nursing.
  • To propose a framework for robust concept development integrated with theory.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of nursing journal essays critiquing or developing concept analysis methods.
  • Examination of philosophical writings on language and meaning.

Main Results:

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  • Concept analysis methods often rely on 'contextualism,' where meaning is dependent on usage.
  • This contextualism necessitates that concepts are developed within larger theoretical frameworks, presupposing moderate realism.
  • Justification of attributes requires demonstrating their explanatory power for contextual use patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Two forms of concept analysis exist: theoretical and colloquial, each with distinct applications.
  • Concept analysis should be integrated into theory development, not precede it.
  • Explicitly defining concepts enhances their utility in creating testable and practical nursing theories.