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Using intuition to define homesickness at summer camp.

J E Winland-Brown, D C Maheady

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |May 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Camp nurses identified consistent characteristics of homesickness, aiding in its definition. Their intuitive diagnoses and interventions can improve camper experiences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Child Psychology
    • Camp Health Services

    Background:

    • Homesickness lacks a clear operational definition.
    • Nurses need documented characteristics for diagnosing homesickness.
    • Camp nurses are uniquely positioned to observe homesickness in real-time.

    Observation:

    • A descriptive study surveyed 12 camp nurses from 8 states.
    • Nurses completed questionnaires regarding their experiences with homesickness.
    • The study explored nurses' perspectives on identifying and managing homesickness.

    Findings:

    • Camp nurses demonstrated a consistent set of defining characteristics for homesickness.
    • Intuition plays a significant role in camp nurses' diagnosis of homesickness.
    • Key symptoms and effective interventions for homesickness were identified.

    Implications:

    • Findings contribute to an operational definition of homesickness.
    • Provides a basis for diagnostic criteria for nurses.
    • Offers practical interventions to enhance camper well-being and experience.

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