J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2021 May;27(2):117-131. 10.5977/jkasne.2021.27.2.117.

Concept analysis of Korean spiritual health: Using a hybrid model

• Choi GH
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2516359
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2021.27.2.117

Abstract

Purpose
This study is a qualitative study that investigated the nature of Koreans’ spiritual health using a hybrid model, clarifying the definition and attributes of the concept.
Methods
The nature and definition of Koreans’ spiritual health were identified through a review of the extensive literature at the theoretical stage and then compared with an analysis of the in-depth interview data conducted by the researcher in the fieldwork stage.
Results
Koreans’ spiritual health comprised nine attributes: awareness of the meaning and purpose of life, self-awareness, self-acceptance and recognition, self-transcendence, self-integration, harmony of relationships, self-actualization and development, the inner affective attributes of hope, happiness, fulfillment and thankful mind, and the interpersonal affective attributes of one connected mind, compassion, generosity and humility. The scope of the Absolute is expanded to ‘heaven’ and ‘ancestors’, and harmony with the community is emphasized.
Conclusion
We have found that Koreans’ spiritual health is important for total nursing care and that mental, social and physical health can be improved if spiritual health is promoted. Considering this point, personal and organizational efforts are needed to ensure that spiritual nursing is positively applied in community and clinical settings.

Keyword

Health, Spirituality, Analysis