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Power, discourse, and resistance: Poststructuralist influences in nursing
1Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Summary
Poststructuralist theories, particularly Foucault
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Forensic Psychiatry
Background:
- Nursing science benefits from diverse theoretical frameworks.
- Poststructuralism offers unique insights into complex health issues.
- Marginalized populations present distinct research challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight poststructuralism's contribution to nursing science.
- To apply poststructuralist concepts to empirical research with marginalized groups.
- To politicize nursing science through non-conventional analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing poststructuralist theories (Foucault, Deleuze & Guattari).
- Analyzing empirical research data from psychiatry, public health, and harm reduction programs.
- Focusing on concepts of power, discourse, and resistance.
Main Results:
- Poststructuralism significantly enhances understanding of nursing science.
- Theories illuminate power dynamics and resistance in marginalized communities.
- Non-conventional analysis reveals essential contributions to "nomadic" nursing research.
Conclusions:
- Poststructuralist perspectives are vital for advancing nursing science.
- These theories provide critical tools for researching marginalized populations.
- Politicizing nursing science through poststructuralism fosters more inclusive and effective care.
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