Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Article

Role Adaptation Process of Elementary School Health Teachers: Establishing Their Own Positions: Jeong Hee Lee, Byoung Sook Lee; J Korean Acad Nurs 2014;44(3):305-316. Published online June 30, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.3.305

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore and identify patterns from the phenomenon of the role adaptation process in elementary school health teachers and finally, suggest a model to describe the process.

Methods

Grounded theory methodology and focus group interviews were used. Data were collected from 24 participants of four focus groups. The questions used were about their experience of role adaptation including situational contexts and interactional coping strategies. Transcribed data and field notes were analyzed with continuous comparative analysis.

Results

The core category was 'establishing their own positions', an interactional coping strategy. The phenomenon identified by participants was confusion and wandering in their role performance. Influencing contexts were unclear beliefs for their role as health teachers and non-supportive job environments. The result of the adaptation process was consolidation of their positions. Pride as health teachers and social recognition and supports intervened to produce that result. The process had three stages; entry, growth, and maturity.

Conclusion

The role adaptation process of elementary school health teachers can be explained as establishing, strengthening and consolidating their own positions. Results of this study can be used as fundamental information for developing programs to support the role adaptation of health teachers.

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