Peace and power : a theory of emancipatory group process

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PURPOSE: To present the theoretical basis for the group process known as "Peace and Power.".

ORGANIZING CONSTRUCT: A dialectic between two dominant forms of power-peace powers and power-over powers-forms the basis for a synthesis that yields an emancipatory group process characterized by praxis, empowerment, awareness, cooperation, and evolvement for individuals and groups.

METHODS: Critical analysis of prevailing competitive group dynamics and the ideals of cooperative group dynamics was conducted to project the potential for achieving group interactions that yield profound changes in the direction of justice, empowerment, and well-being for all.

CONCLUSIONS: The theoretical framework of "Peace and Power" is consistent with characteristics of emancipatory integrity that are vital for social change.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The processes of "Peace and Power" can be used to create peaceful, cooperative interactions among nurses, with other health professionals, with patients and families, and in communities.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2015

Erschienen:

2015

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - 47(2015), 1 vom: 26. Jan., Seite 62-9

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chinn, Peggy L [VerfasserIn]
Falk-Rafael, Adeline [VerfasserIn]

Links:

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Themen:

Conflict
Cooperation
Emancipatory nursing
Empowerment
Group process
Journal Article
Peace
Power
Relational practice

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 16.03.2015

Date Revised 10.12.2019

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jnu.12101

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM241278031