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Psychological determinism and the evolving nursing paradigm

E C Polifroni, S Packard

    Nursing Science Quarterly
    |January 1, 1993
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    Behaviorist theories like locus of control conflict with nursing's focus on free will. Nurse scientists should prioritize theories aligned with nursing's philosophical assumptions.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • Behaviorist theories are increasingly applied in nursing.
    • Key theories include locus of control, self-efficacy, and the health belief model.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore behaviorist theories within the evolving nursing paradigm.
    • To analyze the philosophical underpinnings of selected behaviorist theories.
    • To compare determinism and free will in the context of nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and theoretical analysis.
    • Examination of philosophical premises of behaviorist theories.
    • Comparison with nursing theories and philosophical assumptions.

    Main Results:

    • Behaviorist theories examined are rooted in deterministic premises.

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  • These deterministic premises conflict with the nursing paradigm's emphasis on free will.
  • Nursing theories often rely on the individual's capacity for autonomous choice.

    • Conclusions:

    • The application of behaviorist theories in nursing may be philosophically inconsistent.
    • Nurse scientists should critically evaluate the philosophical alignment of borrowed theories.
    • Prioritizing theories intrinsic to nursing science strengthens its philosophical foundation.