Demystifying Self-Transcendence for Mental Health Nursing Practice and Research
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing September 18, 2009 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2009.06.006 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSelf-transcendence, a developmentally based resource, supports mental health by helping individuals expand their boundaries and find meaning. The Self-Transcendence Scale is introduced as a tool for mental health nursing practice and research to assess this resource.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 118 |
| Key finding | Argues that self-transcendence is a developmentally based resource for mental health and presents the Self-Transcendence Scale for use in nursing practice and research. |
Abstract
Because human development is an integral aspect of life, pathways to mental health necessarily involve developmentally based issues or resources. This column provides an overview of self-transcendence as one developmentally based resource for mental health. The Self-Transcendence Scale is presented to encourage its use in mental health nursing practice and research.