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An Exploration of the Concept of Sacrifice

Kristine L. Florczak, RN; PhD

Assistant Professor, West Suburban College of Nursing, Oak Park, Illinois

This column seeks to contribute to the understanding of the concept of sacrifice and its significance to nursing through an extensive account of relevant literature from the disciplines of theology, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. The review uncovered that in sacrificing something of value, individuals anticipate connecting with families, groups, society, and deities. Knowledge of the phenomenon of sacrifice has importance for nurses who use the human becoming theory as a guide for practice as they participate with individuals who are struggling with relinquishing something of value, while hoping to strengthen connections with others.

Key Words: connecting-separating • human becoming theory • Parse • sacrifice

Nursing Science Quarterly, Vol. 17, No. 3, 195-200 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0894318404266423
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