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The lived experience of taking a risk
1Graduate Department, South Dakota State University.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|July 2, 2009
Summary
Taking a risk involves venturing into potential peril while experiencing mixed emotions of apprehension and elation, leading to new experiences. This lived experience is understood through the Parse research method.
Area of Science:
- Phenomenology
- Human Science Research
- Nursing Theory
Background:
- Understanding the lived experience of risk-taking is crucial for various disciplines.
- The theory of humanbecoming provides a framework for exploring human experiences.
- The Parse research method offers a unique approach to phenomenological inquiry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To uncover the structural components of the lived experience of taking a risk.
- To introduce the Parse research method and the theory of humanbecoming to research assistants.
Main Methods:
- A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach using the Parse research method.
- Data collected from 9 participants from the general population.
- Extraction-synthesis process to identify core concepts.
Main Results:
- Three core concepts emerged: venturing forth amid potential peril, apprehension with elation, and novel engagements.
- The lived experience of risk-taking is characterized by venturing into peril with mixed emotions leading to new engagements.
Conclusions:
- The study elucidates the complex structure of risk-taking as a lived experience.
- Findings can inform nursing practice and future research within the humanbecoming framework.
- The Parse research method is a valuable tool for exploring human experiences.
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