Pregnancy after loss
Theory of meaning in chronic illness and pregnancy following stillbirth
This chapter discusses the Theory of Meaning (Logotherapy). Within the context of guiding future research on pregnancy loss, an analysis of the theory is presented using Fawcett’s evaluative framework for theory analysis.
- Authors
Margaret Murphy
- Year
- 2014
- Category
- Book chapter
- Keywords
- Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth
- Full Citation
Weathers E, Murphy MM. Theory of meaning in chronic illness and pregnancy following stillbirth. In: Fitzpatrick JJ, McCarthy G, eds. Theories Guiding Nursing Research and Practice. Springer Publications; 2014:323-338. https://www.springerpub.com/theories-guiding-nursing-research-and-practice-9780826164049.html.
- Link to Publication
- https://www.springerpub.com/theories-guiding-nursing-research-and-practice-9780826164049.html
Abstract
The theory discussed in this chapter is the Theory of Meaning (Logotherapy), a theory concerned with finding meaning in life. It was developed by Viennese neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Emil Frankl. The core concepts of the theory, the relationship among the core concepts, and the theory’s relationship to other disciplines and to nursing are discussed. Within the context of guiding future research on pregnancy loss, an analysis of the theory is presented using Fawcett’s evaluative framework for theory analysis (2005). The chapter concludes with recommendations for future research and application in nursing practice.