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Feeling strong: a parse research method study.

Thomas J Doucet¹

¹Haute Ecole de Santé-Suisse Occidentale, Valais Wallis Sion, Switzerland.

Nursing Science Quarterly

|January 10, 2012

Summary

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Feeling strong means resolutely moving forward through challenges, finding joy and confidence through clear vision and valued relationships. This study explores the lived experience of strength in community members.

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Published on: January 29, 2020

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Nursing
Qualitative Research
Phenomenology

Background:

Understanding the lived experience of feeling strong is crucial for community health.
Existing literature often lacks a nuanced exploration of strength amidst adversity.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore and describe the structure of the experience of feeling strong.
To understand how individuals perceive and embody strength within a community context.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research methodology.
Phenomenological Parse research study.
In-depth interviews with 10 community-dwelling participants.

Main Results:

The core structure of feeling strong is 'propelling resolutely amid adversity, as jubilant fulfilling assuredness surfaces with discerning spirited envisioning with treasured alliances.'
Identified key components: resolute movement, overcoming adversity, joyful assurance, clear vision, and valued connections.

Conclusions:

The findings offer a rich description of feeling strong, emphasizing its dynamic and relational aspects.
The results align with and extend the humanbecoming school of thought.
Highlights the importance of social support and positive outlook in experiencing strength.