| Hope in older adults in community and institutional settings. | |
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PMID: 8509276 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study explored the meaning of hope, the influence of specific background characteristics on hope, and identified strategies that are used to foster hope in a convenience sample of 60 older adults using the technique of methodological triangulation (interview, Hope Index, and Background Data Form). Hope was described as an expectation of a brighter tomorrow for self and/or others. Perceptions of hope were found to be influenced by place of residence, age, energy level, functional ability, and health status. With the exception of those participants experiencing severe fatigue and those residing in a long-term care facility, overall hope levels among subjects were high and were found to remain stable across the background variables. Eight hope-fostering categories and four hope-hindering categories were identified based on the interview responses. Implications for practice and research are presented. |
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Authors:
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K Herth |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Issues in mental health nursing Volume: 14 ISSN: 0161-2840 ISO Abbreviation: Issues Ment Health Nurs Publication Date: 1993 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-07-15 Completed Date: 1993-07-15 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907126 Medline TA: Issues Ment Health Nurs Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 139-56 Citation Subset: N |
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Adaptation, Psychological* Aged / psychology* Aged, 80 and over Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Middle Aged Morale* Nursing Methodology Research Residence Characteristics |
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