Attitude: A Concept Analysis
- 1 July 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Nursing Forum
- Vol. 43 (3), 144-150
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6198.2008.00106.x
Abstract
This paper presents a concept analysis conducted as a beginning step to developing research on nurses' attitudes toward advancing formal education. A literature review, conducted by the author, confirmed that the term attitude is used prolifically in nursing research; however, the findings were inconclusive as to a definition and the attributes of an "attitude." Often this concept was either not defined or vaguely defined. Few operational definitions, required for accurate measurement of a concept, were found. An adequate definition and understanding of a concept is required for critical reflection and utilization of the term and development of measurement procedures.Keywords
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