Middle-range theory of the diagnosis of low situational self-esteem in undergraduate nursing students

Objective: to elaborate a Middle-Range Theory for the diagnosis of situational low self-esteem in nursing students based on the mapping of scientific literature. Method: methodological study aimed at building a Middle-Range Theory, developed on the basis of the causal-theoretical model and based o...

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Main Authors: Laís Vasconcelos Santos, Layane Ryane da Silva Souza, Marcos Manoel Sousa Silva, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2025-08-01
Series:Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
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Online Access:http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-11692025000100355&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:Objective: to elaborate a Middle-Range Theory for the diagnosis of situational low self-esteem in nursing students based on the mapping of scientific literature. Method: methodological study aimed at building a Middle-Range Theory, developed on the basis of the causal-theoretical model and based on Roy’s Adaptation Model. The process was operationalized in six stages: (1) defining the approach to building the theory; (2) defining the theoretical-conceptual models; (3) identifying the key concepts; (4) drawing up a pictorial scheme; (5) formulating propositions; and (6) establishing causal relationships and evidence for practice. Results: five essential attributes, 15 antecedents and 23 clinical consequents were identified. The analysis of these elements enabled the development of the Middle-Range Theory, consisting of an illustrative diagram, eight propositions, 12 causal relationships and evidence for practice. Conclusion: the small number of studies shows how little the subject has been explored in national and international contexts. The Middle-Range Theory broadened the understanding of the diagnosis of situational low self-esteem, offering support for nurses’ work in the university context.
ISSN:1518-8345