Date of Award
1996
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
This research study is a description of the meaning of membership in a network of families affected by HIV-AIDS. Four network members were interviewed using a phenomenological approach to guide the inquiry. Narrative descriptions were generated which revealed six essential themes. They were: "Reaching Out to Each Other", "Building a Foundation", "Sharing Hope", "Growing Stronger", "Respecting and Accepting", and "Belonging Together." One Metatheme emerged "Building a Community." The implications for nursing practice, education and research are discussed.
Extent
110 p.
Recommended Citation
Petit, Robin Cecilie, "Building the family network: A community is born" (1996). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 877.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/877
Identifier
FADT15348
Comments
Adviser: Sherrilyn Coffman.|Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1996.|Adviser: Sherrilyn Coffman.