Abstract
The dimensions underlying the perceptions of caring among nurses were investigated using the Edinburgh Caring Dimensions Inventory (CDI). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis techniques were used. While there was a general caring factor on which the majority of the items in the CDI loaded, there were two separable major dimensions to caring, namely 'psychosocial aspects' and 'professional and technical aspects'. In addition, two smaller dimensions were identified that were both related to self-giving, and it is postulated that these refer, respectively, to appropriate and inappropriate self-giving in nursing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 662-671 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 1998 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- care
- caring
- nursing
- CARE
- VALIDITY
- MODEL