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The lived experience of doing the right thing: a parse method study.
1Arkansas Tech University, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|January 10, 2012
Summary
Doing the right thing involves steadfast uprightness during challenges, leading to contentment through honor and relationships. This nursing study enhances understanding of ethical experiences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Qualitative Research
- Human Experience Studies
Background:
- Understanding the lived experience of ethical decision-making is crucial in nursing.
- Existing theories may not fully capture the nuances of 'doing the right thing'.
- The study addresses a gap in nursing knowledge regarding moral experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To uncover the structural essence of the lived experience of 'doing the right thing'.
- To contribute novel insights to the theory of humanbecoming.
- To enhance the understanding of ethical conduct within the nursing domain.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Parse research method, a phenomenological approach.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with 10 community-dwelling individuals.
- Focused on exploring the structure of the lived experience of 'doing the right thing'.
Main Results:
- The core structure identified is 'steadfast uprightness amid adversity'.
- This experience emerges through honorableness and significant affiliations.
- Contentment is a key outcome associated with this ethical stance.
Conclusions:
- The findings extend the humanbecoming theory by elucidating a key aspect of human experience.
- Provides a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in ethical actions.
- Highlights the importance of integrity and social connections in achieving contentment through right action.
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