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Angela L Matwick1,2, Roberta L Woodgate1,3

  • 1College of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Nursing views social justice as a core value, but its meaning is unclear in current literature. Concept analysis clarifies social justice in nursing academia, education, and practice.

Keywords:
ethicsnursing educationsocial justice

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Social Sciences
  • Healthcare Ethics

Background:

  • Social justice is widely recognized as a foundational value in nursing.
  • The concept of social justice lacks a clear, unified definition within nursing literature.
  • Varied interpretations hinder consistent application in practice and academia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the meaning of social justice within the nursing profession.
  • To establish a definitive explanation of social justice for use in nursing academia, education, and practice.
  • To address the ambiguity surrounding social justice in contemporary nursing discourse.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis using the Walker and Avant methodology.
  • Systematic review of nursing literature to identify definitions and uses of social justice.
  • Synthesis of findings to develop a clear conceptual definition.

Main Results:

  • Identified diverse and often conflicting uses of the term 'social justice' in nursing.
  • Established a clearer, more consistent definition of social justice relevant to nursing.
  • Highlighted the need for conceptual clarity to guide nursing practice and education.

Conclusions:

  • A clearly defined concept of social justice is crucial for nursing practice, education, and research.
  • Concept analysis provides a robust method for refining complex terms in nursing.
  • Further research should explore the application of this clarified concept in various nursing contexts.