Abstract

The purpose of this study was to generate a detailed description of Puerto Rican families' perceptions of their experiences and processes of functioning when the HIV/AIDS phenomenon is present in the family unit. The sample consisted of six family units composed of 29 members who were followed for seven months. A grounded theory approach framed within the symbolic interactionism perspective was followed to answer the research questions and to generate a substantive theory of family functioning. Data were collected, coded, and analyzed concurrently using the method of comparative analysis.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9514933; ProQuest document ID: 304159422. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Marta Rivero-Mendez, DNS, RN, GCG

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Lambda

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Family Dynamics of AIDS Patients, Pediatric HIV/AIDS Patients, Nursing Family Units

Advisor

Yvonne M. Sterling

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Louisiana State University

Degree Year

1994

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-02-04

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