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With A Kiss: Betrayal
11 Adjunct Professor, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|December 14, 2017
Summary
This article examines theoretical viewpoints on betrayal within the humanbecoming ethical framework. It explores betrayal as a breach of promise, moral injury, trauma, and disappointment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Qualitative Theory
Background:
- Betrayal is a complex phenomenon with significant ethical implications.
- Understanding betrayal is crucial in healthcare and human relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore theoretical perspectives on the humanbecoming ethical tenet of betrayal.
- To synthesize various viewpoints on betrayal within a nursing context.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of existing literature on betrayal.
- Examination of betrayal through the lens of the humanbecoming theory.
Main Results:
- Betrayal perspectives include breach of promise, a continuum, incidental/intentional acts, moral injury, and trauma.
- The humanbecoming perspective links betrayal to feelings of disappointment.
Conclusions:
- Betrayal is multifaceted, encompassing intentional acts, unintended consequences, and psychological harm.
- The humanbecoming theory offers a unique framework for understanding betrayal's impact on individuals.
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