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Transformative caring theory: A theoretical synthesis.

Kerry A Richardson¹, Mary K McCurry¹, Susan Hunter Revell¹

¹College of Nursing and Health Sciences, The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.

International Journal of Nursing Knowledge

|June 19, 2025

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This study synthesized key concepts from human caring and transformative learning theories to create a new nursing educational theory. This transformative caring theory aims to enhance nursing students

Keywords:

Mezirow Watson caring nursing students theory

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Theoretical Synthesis
Transformative Learning

Background:

Undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of caring are crucial for professional development.
Existing theories of human caring and transformative learning offer valuable insights.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an integrated nursing educational theory using Walker and Avant's theoretical synthesis methodology.
To create a framework for fostering caring behaviors and competencies in nursing students.

Main Methods:

Synthesized Watson's Theory of Human Caring and Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory.
Incorporated nursing literature on undergraduate students' perceptions of caring.
Applied Walker and Avant's theoretical synthesis methodology.

Main Results:

Key concepts from the selected theories were integrated.
Formation of the transformative caring theory as a novel educational framework.

Conclusions:

The transformative caring theory provides a framework for nurse educators.
Facilitates the development of caring behaviors and competencies through emancipatory education.
Empowers students as patient advocates to address health inequities and social injustices.