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Definition of 'Power (Psychology)'

The exertion of a strong influence or control over others in a variety of settings--administrative, social, academic, etc.

Common names: Power (Psychology); Powers (Psychology); Power; Power, Social; Social Power; Power, Professional; Professional Power; Empowerment; Power, Personal; Personal Power

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Art, science, or both? Keeping the care in nursing.

29 Nov 2009 Nursing is widely considered as an art and a science, wherein caring forms the theoretical framework of nursing. Nursing and caring are grounded in a relational understanding, unity, and connection between the professional nurse and the patient. ... Read more...


Trust, power, and vulnerability: a discourse on helping in nursing.

29 Nov 2009 This article uses philosophical inquiry to present the relationship between the helping role in nursing and the concept of trust essential to it. It characterizes helping as the moral center of the nurse-patient relationship and discusses how ... Read more...


Sexual behavior model among young Thai women living in slums in Bangkok, Thailand.

29 Sep 2009 There has been a dramatic drop in age at first intercourse and concurrent rise in HIV infections among young Thai women living in slums. The participants included 492 young Thai women (average age = 19.7 years). They provided detailed ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Power (Psychology)'

Definition: The exertion of a strong influence or control over others in a variety of settings--administrative, social, academic, etc.

Descriptor UI: D011209

Alternative terms: Power (Psychology); Powers (Psychology); Power; Power, Social; Social Power; Power, Professional; Professional Power; Empowerment; Power, Personal; Personal Power;

Related Mesh Headings: Social Control, Informal;

Tree Number: F01.658.780;

History Note: 88

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