Child development: analysis of a new concept
Juliana Martins de Souza1, Maria de La Ó Ramallo Veríssimo2
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Catalão, GO, Brazil.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|December 3, 2015
Summary
This study performed a concept analysis of child development (CD), resulting in a new, expert-validated definition. This refined understanding of child development aims to enhance nursing care classifications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- The term child development (CD) lacks a universally agreed-upon definition, potentially impacting clinical practice and research.
- Existing definitions may not fully capture the complexity of factors influencing a child's growth and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a rigorous concept analysis of child development.
- To develop and validate a new, comprehensive definition of child development through expert consensus.
Main Methods:
- A hybrid model approach was employed, integrating a theoretical phase (literature review) with a field phase (qualitative research with child care professionals).
- The analytical phase synthesized data, guided by the bioecological theory of development.
- A focus group of nine experts validated the newly proposed definition.
Main Results:
- Literature review of 256 articles and interviews with 10 professionals identified key antecedents (pregnancy, child factors, context, social aspects), consequences (positive/negative societal impact), and attributes (child behaviors/abilities).
- Definitions were found to be based on maturation, contextual perspectives, or a combination.
- The new definition, validated by experts, better reflects the phenomenon's magnitude and includes previously unaddressed factors.
Conclusions:
- A novel, expert-validated definition of child development was established.
- This refined definition has the potential to improve nursing classifications and support comprehensive child care.
- The study underscores the importance of a nuanced understanding of child development in healthcare settings.
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