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Cultivating Awe: A Means to Inspire Sciencing
1Professor, Director of PhD Program, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|October 6, 2023
Summary
Awe, a feeling of wonder, can inspire and sustain research. Nurse researchers can use everyday awe experiences to fuel their scientific inquiry and innovation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Awe is an emotion characterized by vastness and wonder.
- It can transcend current understanding and foster curiosity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of awe in initiating and maintaining research.
- To guide nurse researchers in cultivating awe for inspiration.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of awe and its relation to research.
- Exploration of practical strategies for nurse researchers.
Main Results:
- Awe experiences can be a powerful catalyst for research endeavors.
- Cultivating everyday awe can sustain motivation and creativity in nursing science.
Conclusions:
- Integrating awe into nursing practice can enhance research productivity.
- Nurse researchers can leverage awe to deepen their engagement with 'nurse sciencing'.
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