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A critical analysis of hardiness
1Clinical Policy Division, Office of the Army Surgeon General, Falls Church, VA.
Nursing Research
|September 1, 1994
Summary
This study critically analyzes hardiness, a popular concept among nurse researchers. It reviews existing literature and suggests future research directions for this important psychological construct.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Hardiness is a widely adopted psychological construct in nursing research.
- A significant portion of hardiness literature is contributed by nurse researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the construct of hardiness.
- To review the application of hardiness in nursing literature.
- To propose future research avenues for hardiness in nursing.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Analysis focused on papers related to hardiness, particularly within the nursing field.
- Key foundational work by Kobasa was identified and examined.
Main Results:
- Out of 97 reviewed papers, 35 were authored by nurses, highlighting nursing's engagement with the hardiness construct.
- The review identified Kobasa's research as the seminal work in the field.
- A gap in critical analysis and future-oriented research was noted.
Conclusions:
- The popularity of hardiness in nursing necessitates careful and critical examination.
- Further research is recommended to refine the understanding and application of hardiness in nursing practice and theory.