DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/S50A-2480
Defense Date
1980
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Gloria Francis
Abstract
Loneliness is a topic of growing concern in the literature. Despite inherent difficulties in measuring such a personal experience, the present study was undertaken in order to gain knowledge concerning emotional needs of the dying cancer patient.
The conceptual frameworks for loneliness of Francis and Brown were combined and added to Bowen’s theory of “family reaction to death” to formulate the framework for this research. The relationship of secondary loneliness among adult clinic patients with metastatic cancer, and openness of their relationship system with a significant other was explored using the structured interview method. The loneliness scale and relationship system scale generated scores which were analyzed to determine correlation.
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
6-28-2016