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Developing Skills in Participation

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Interpersonal Relations in Nursing

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A democratic society requires participation of all members. Deliberation and discussion of problems leads to understanding of the problem and of the evidence on which decisions can be based. When all members participate in making decisions that affect them, they are more likely to understand what is involved in the goals they have chosen. Involvement in the process of setting goals that affect oneself as a member of a group builds respect for the integrity of other individuals as the opinions and attitudes of each are evaluated and reshaped as a plan for meeting the needs of all is designed.

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  9. Ibid.

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  1. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA

    Hildegard E. Peplau RN, BA, MA, EdD (Professor Emerita)

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Peplau, H.E. (1988). Developing Skills in Participation. In: Interpersonal Relations in Nursing. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10109-2_11

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