Abstract

The goal of this grounded theory research was to develop a substantive theory of the social processes engaged in by elderly people while in the hospital. The derived theory is entitled Managing Personal Integrity. Within the theory, Personal Integrity is defined as a dynamic, intrinsic quality of the self which has properties composed of physical and psychological attributes.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9992351; ProQuest document ID: 304710020. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Cynthia S. Jacelon, PhD, RN-BC, CRRN, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Beta Zeta at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Caring for the Elderly, Personal Integrity, Returning to Health

Advisor

Carla Mariano

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

New York University

Degree Year

2001

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-09-25

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