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KMID : 0869520130190020138
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2013 Volume.19 No. 2 p.138 ~ p.149
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Phenomenological Approach on Self-Esteem of Clinical Nurses
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Kim Mi-Jeong
Kim Seung-Ju
Kim Kwuy-Bun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand experience of self-esteem by exploring and describing the clinical nurses’ lived experiences.
Methods: The qualitative research method of phenomenology was utilized in this study. In-depth personal interviews of 8 clinical nurses with more than three years of experience in the clinical setting were conducted using a records from October, 2012 to March, 2013.
Results: Content analysis was done using the Colaizzi’ phenomenological method. The results based on the data analysis, 19 descriptive statements and 7 themes were confirmed. The 7 themes were as followed; ’recognition of nurse’s role’, ’recognition of nursing as a profession’, ’secure jobs’, ’close relationship with the clients’, ’sense of existence perceived by others’, ’considerations between coworkers’, and ’opportunity for self-improvement.
Conclusion: This study may be helpful to understand the experience of self-esteem. The results can be used to develop the effective interventions for the improvement of nurse’s self-esteem.
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KEYWORD
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Self-esteem, Clinical Nurses, Phenomenological method
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