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Authenticity: A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
Starr Sharon S.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2008.00096.x
Subject(s) - process (computing) , relation (database) , psychology , social psychology , epistemology , computer science , philosophy , database , operating system
TOPIC. Concept analysis of authenticity.PURPOSE. This paper aims to analyze the concept of authenticity and propose a definition of authenticity that can be used to enhance the nurse–client relationship.SOURCES. Published research.CONCLUSIONS. Authenticity is a life‐long process of self‐discovery that includes realizing personal potential and acting on that potential. A part of this process is accepting the responsibility for and the consequences of life choices that are consciously or unconsciously made. This is sometimes achieved through suffering. This process culminates in a demonstration of congruency in ideals, values, and actions in relation to self and others.