Building a Middle-Range Theory of Adaptive Spirituality

Dobratz, Marjorie C.

doi:10.1177/0894318416630090

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“…The presentation regarding this last stage of life is offered by an experienced palliative care nurse. This focus is consistent with previous work with the RAM on adaptation in death and dying (Dobratz, 2004(Dobratz, , 2011(Dobratz, , 2016.…”

Section: Focal Stimulisupporting

confidence: 90%

The Middle-Range Theory of the Adapting Family: From Theory to Practice

Butt

2020

Nurs Sci Q

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The middle-range theory of the adapting family, derived from the Roy adaptation model, was chosen as the guiding framework for the newly formed Family Center at Holy Family University. The committee governing the Family Center supported the application of this theory to the provision of resources to families through education, counseling, consultation, and advocacy. The concepts of stimuli, coping processes, and outcomes of the middle-range theory of the adapting family are examined. Services offered, including the parenting workshops, retirement workshops, and the cakes for kids program, are explained with detailed examples of how the theory is used in practice.

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Section: Focal Stimulisupporting

confidence: 90%

The Middle-Range Theory of the Adapting Family: From Theory to Practice

Butt

2020

Nurs Sci Q

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“…While the individual-difference factors above refer to relatively consistent and enduring dispositional differences, we note that values attitudes, and beliefs (which are characterized as being more changeable over time and situations) can also be related to positive coping outcomes. For example, research highlights the crucial role that differences in beliefs and values around spirituality can play in predicting positive health and psychological outcomes (Abraído-Lanza et al, 2004; Andersen et al, 2014; Bai et al, 2015; Bergman et al, 2011; Bovero et al, 2016; Dobratz, 2016; Kharame et al, 2014; Weinert et al, 2008; Whitford and Olver, 2012; Whitford et al, 2008; Wijesinghe and Parshall, 2016). For example, spirituality was an important predictor of quality of life for Italian patients with advanced cancer (Bovero et al, 2016) and was highly associated with adopting a “fighting spirit” in Australian patients with early stage cancer (Whitford and Olver, 2012).…”

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The THRIVE model: A framework and review of internal and external predictors of coping with chronic illness

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Issac

Kamoun³

et al. 2018

Health Psychology Open

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This article explores the ways in which people cope with social and clinical dimensions of their chronic conditions. Existing literature was reviewed to categorize factors identified as being key. They were sorted into six groupings which are reflected by the acronym THRIVE: therapeutic interventions, habit and routine, relational-social, individual differences, values and beliefs, and emotional factors. We found little evidence to suggest different conditions prompt unique coping responses; rather, a range of common factors were observed across diverse conditions. The THRIVE framework not only summarizes current literature but provides a starting point for further research and development of future interventions.

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“…Regarding the self-initiated and knowing-based coping, the items of CAPS-SF-C were self-centered such as in the words "in my favor." Spirituality was framed within the self-concept mode and suggested that a person existed for a purpose and created value and meaning of life (Dobratz, 2016). Seeking supports from healthcare professionals, family/friends, and peers, which is common in dealing with chronic diseases, is related to others' resources and the expansion of an individual's inner strength during adaptation process.…”

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Psychometric Testing of the Chinese Version of the Coping and Adaptation Processing Scale-Short Form in Adults With Chronic Illness

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Background: Adaptive capacity may serve as an indicator of the individuals' coping behaviors toward illness management and may contribute to day-today living with chronic illness and improved quality of life. Practical and well-constructed instruments for measuring adaptation have not been adequately explored. An English 15-item Coping and Adaptation Processing-Short Form (CAPS-SF) for assessing adaptation has been created and validated in line with the underlying tenets of Coping and Adaptation Processing theory, but there is no applicable Chinese version. Methods: The CAPS-SF was translated and culturally adapted into simplified Chinese. Among Chinese adults with chronic illness, 81 patients were selected for cultural adaptation and 288 patients were approached for psychometric testing. Content validity was evaluated by an expert panel. Construct validity was tested by confirmatory factor analysis. Concurrent validity and predictive validity were analyzed by Spearman correlation coefficient. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency and test-retest coefficients. Floor/ceiling effect was calculated. Results: Adequate content validity was ensured by the expert panel. A four-factor structure (resourceful and focused, self-initiated and knowing-based, physical and fixed, and positive and systematic) describing individuals' coping strategies was identified and verified. Concurrent validity and predictive validity were demonstrated by strong correlations with the confrontation of coping mode (r = 0.46) and a quality-of-life measure (r = 0.58). The McDonald's omega coefficient of total scale was 0.82. Split-half reliability and test-retest reliability were 0.87 and 0.87. No floor/ceiling effect was present. Conclusion: The Chinese version CAPS-SF is a theoretically based and culturally acceptable instrument with sound psychometric properties. Further studies are advocated to refine its four-factor structure.

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Building a Middle-Range Theory of Adaptive Spirituality

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

The Middle-Range Theory of the Adapting Family: From Theory to Practice

The Middle-Range Theory of the Adapting Family: From Theory to Practice

The THRIVE model: A framework and review of internal and external predictors of coping with chronic illness

Psychometric Testing of the Chinese Version of the Coping and Adaptation Processing Scale-Short Form in Adults With Chronic Illness

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