A Review Study on the Strategies for Concept Analysis.
10.4040/jkan.2006.36.3.493
- Author:
Myungsun YI
1
;
So Woo LEE
;
Kum Ja KIM
;
Myo Gyeong KIM
;
Ji Hyun KIM
;
Kyung Hee LEE
;
Inok LEE
;
Jung Sook LEE
;
Jeong Hee HONG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Seoul National University and Researcher, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. donam@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Review
- Keywords:
Concept formation;
Review literature
- MeSH:
*Concept Formation;
Data Interpretation, Statistical;
Humans;
*Nursing Theory;
Research Design
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2006;36(3):493-502
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Concept analysis is an essential part of theory development in nursing. Thus, many strategies or methods of concept analysis have been suggested in nursing literature. However, in Korea, only limited strategies were utilized, without much consideration on a wide range of strategies in choosing a method that coincides with the characteristics of each concept to analyze. The purpose of this article was to propose various strategies for concept analysis. METHOD: A literature review method was used. RESULT: Ten methods of concept analysis were identified in the literature, and they were evaluated for advantages and limitations. In addition to the method by Walker and Avant and a hybrid model, more advanced strategies, such as triangulation method, critical analysis and the feminist approach were introduced and described in detail. The examples used in each concept analysis method were presented in table to provide the extent of utilization of each method. CONCLUSION: This article provides a wide range of strategies in identifying, clarifying, or elaborating a concept. It might help in choosing a method that best fits the concept to analyze, thus enhancing quality of concept analysis research.
