Rogers' Principle of Integrality: An Evolving Inquiry

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Qualitative Research
• Sociology

Background:

• Rogers' principle of integrality, initially focused on probability and multidimensionality, underwent revisions by the author.
• Subsequent revisions emphasized unpredictability and pandimensionality, necessitating a re-examination of the principle.
• A descriptive approach was employed to explore integrality through the lens of revised theoretical constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To re-examine Rogers' principle of integrality using a pandimensional perspective.
• To explore the lived experience of making significant life changes.
• To understand the evolution of knowing through the process of life transformation.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive qualitative approach was utilized.
• The study involved storying the lived experience of individuals undergoing significant life changes.
• Data analysis focused on identifying shifts in the manifestation of knowing.

Main Results:

• The continuous integral human environment mutual energy field process was viewed through a pandimensional lens.
• Key elements of this process included believing, dreaming, realizing, choosing, and envisioning.
• Storying demonstrated a transformation of knowing from pragmatic to imaginative to visionary.

Conclusions:

• The revised pandimensional view of integrality offers a more comprehensive understanding of human experience during life changes.
• The study highlights the dynamic and evolving nature of knowing as individuals navigate significant life transitions.
• The findings support the integration of unpredictability and pandimensionality in understanding human interconnectedness and transformation.