Abstract

The study sought to promote ecological behavior in nurses through action research. Research addressing specific ecological behaviors by nurses is limited. Aims included (1) Involve nurses in research using Community Based Action Research (CBAR). (2) Pursue a CBAR project addressing nursing behaviors with negative environmental consequences. (3) Evaluate participants' general ecological behaviors and attitudes about CBAR. (4) Analyze the CBAR project.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3168656; ProQuest document ID: 305359255. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Gary R. Laustsen, PhD, MSN, MS, BSN, BS, APRN-CNP, Professor

Sigma Membership

Omicron Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Ecological Behavior, Community Based Action Research, Environmental Consequences

Advisor

Kathy Magilvy

Second Advisor

Katherine Bent

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Colorado

Degree Year

2005

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-05-16

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