de Chesnay

Nursing Research
Using Life History
Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing

Nursing Research Using life history

Mary de Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Editor

L ife history is a qualitative research method used to tell the story of an individual
through the eyes of a researcher, who frames the story within the context of the
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Research
culture in which the person lived. In this book, experienced scholars in qualitative
life history research discuss the theoretical rationale for using this design, describe
its components, and delineate a practical plan to conduct studies, including a focus
on appropriate methods, ethical considerations, and potential pitfalls. Examples from

Using
published nursing research with author commentary help to support new researchers
in making decisions and facing challenges.
This concise, “how to” guide to conducting life history research is part of the nursing

Life History
series, Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing, which focuses on qualitative method-
ologies. The series will be of direct aid to novice nurse researchers and specialists seeking
to develop or enhance their competency in a particular design; graduate educators and
students in qualitative research courses and research sections in larger hospitals; and
in-service educators and students.
The book describes traditional and focused life history, phases of research, and method-
ology, from sample and setting to dissemination and follow-up. The book also discusses Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing

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techniques whereby researchers can ensure high standards of rigor. With a focus on prac-
tical problem solving throughout, the book will be of value to educators, researchers, and
health care staff alike.
Key Features:
• Includes examples of state-of-the-art life history nursing research with content
analysis
• Describes types of life history, phases of research, and methodology
• Details the process of conducting a study, including description, data collection and
analysis, and dissemination
• Written by international scholars of qualitative life history

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Editor

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Life History
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 Mary de Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, is professor and immediate
past-director of WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Georgia,
as well as a licensed psychotherapist and a nurse–anthropologist researcher.
In her private psychotherapy practice (active practice since 1973), Dr. de Chesnay
has specialized in treating sexually abused and trafficked children, has developed
culturally based interventions, and has taught content about vulnerable populations
for many years. The third edition of Dr. de Chesnay’s book, Caring for the Vulnerable,
was published in 2012. She has authored six book chapters and 19 journal articles. She
is principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on numerous grants and has served as a con-
sultant on research, academic, continuing education, and law enforcement projects.
Recently, Dr. de Chesnay was invited to serve on the Georgia State Governor’s Task
Force called CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children). She has presented
nationally and internationally in nursing and anthropology, and has published on
incest and sex tourism and about applying various qualitative approaches to clinical
research. She has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous conferences including
Sigma Theta Tau and the International Society of Psychiatric Nurses.
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Nursing Research Using Life History : Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing, edited by Chesnay, Mary De, Springer
Publishing Company, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/qut/detail.action?docID=1756089.
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