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JKAN(Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing)

년도별 ‘권’과 ‘호’를 선택해 주세요 (ISSN 1598-2874(38권 4호까지), ISSN 2005-3673(38권 5호부터)

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제목 Motives for Empathy among Clinical Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study
저자 : Zhu, Yu · He, Ming-Mei · Zhu, Ji-Min · Huang, Li · Li, Bai-Kun 게시일 : 2020년 12월 페이지 : p778~p786
저자 Zhu, Yu · He, Ming-Mei · Zhu, Ji-Min · Huang, Li · Li, Bai-Kun 게시일 2020년 12월 페이지 p778~p786 인쇄
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키워드 Empathy; Motivation; Nurses; Patients; Qualitative Research
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the motives of clinical nurses for experiencing empathy with patients and their families based on a self-determination theory framework. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty-one nurses at four tertiary hospitals in Anhui, China, were conducted, recorded and transcribed. A content analysis with a directed approach was performed. Results: An analysis of the interview transcripts revealed three categories of empathy motivation: autonomous motivation, controlled motivation and a lack of empathy motivation. Autonomous motivation included personal interests, enjoyment and a sense of value, pure altruism, assimilation, and recognition of the importance of empathy. Controlled motivation highlighted pressures from oneself and others, the possibility of tangible or intangible rewards, and avoidance of adverse effects. Finally, a lack of empathy motivation referred to a lack of intention for empathy and denial of the value of empathy. Conclusion: This study provides a deep understanding of the motives underlying empathy in nurses. The results reveal the reasons for empathy and may support the development of effective strategies to foster and promote empathy in nurses.