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This study explores the experience of "going Nowhere" using humanbecoming inquiry, focusing on uncertainty, storytelling, and poetry. Findings reveal how individuals navigate ambiguous situations through narrative and creative expression.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Qualitative Research
Human Science

Background:

The human experience of uncertainty is complex.
Narrative and poetic expression are under-explored in understanding ambiguous experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experience of "going Nowhere" through the humanbecoming framework.
To understand the role of uncertainty, storytelling, and poetry in this experience.

Main Methods:

A humanbecoming inquiry was conducted.
Data were collected through storytelling and poetry.
Thematic analysis was employed to interpret findings.

Main Results:

Participants described "going Nowhere" as a state of uncertainty and transition.
Storytelling emerged as a key strategy for making meaning.
Poetry offered a unique way to express complex emotions and experiences.

Conclusions:

"Going Nowhere" is a significant human experience that can be understood through narrative and creative processes.
Nursing practice can benefit from acknowledging and supporting individuals navigating ambiguous situations.
Further research into the therapeutic use of storytelling and poetry is warranted.