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A Review Study on the Strategies for Concept Analysis  

Yi Myung-Sun (College of Nursing, Seoul National University & Researcher, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University)
Lee So-Woo (College of Nursing, Seoul National University & Researcher, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University)
Kim Kum-Ja (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Kim Myo-Gyeong (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Kim Ji-Hyun (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Lee Kyung-Hee (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Lee In-Ok (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Lee Jung-Sook (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
Hong Jeong-Hee (Graduate School, Seoul National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.36, no.3, 2006 , pp. 493-502 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Concept formation; Review literature;
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