Social representations (SR) have always been a fundamental concept for psychology (Moscovici, 1973). This qualitative study uses the concept of SR, applied to the Health's field; the aim is to analyze the SR of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for cancer in students of Health Sciences, using the methodology of thematic analysis. Results indicate that the SR of CAM have been developed based on many different elements, but where prevails an objectification and anchoring of CAM on what is common and familiar, rather than based on scientific knowledge. This to reflect on the training of future professionals and their practices in curing cancer.
Ximena Palacios-Espinosa, Irene Barbieri, Maria Alejandra Enciso-Osorio, Andrea Juca-Olea (2018). Qualitative study about the meanings of complementary and alternative medicine for cancer in students of health sciences. UNIVERSITAS PSYCHOLOGICA, 17(4), 1-10 [10.11144/Javeriana.upsy17-4.ecsm].
Qualitative study about the meanings of complementary and alternative medicine for cancer in students of health sciences
Irene Barbieri;
2018
Abstract
Social representations (SR) have always been a fundamental concept for psychology (Moscovici, 1973). This qualitative study uses the concept of SR, applied to the Health's field; the aim is to analyze the SR of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for cancer in students of Health Sciences, using the methodology of thematic analysis. Results indicate that the SR of CAM have been developed based on many different elements, but where prevails an objectification and anchoring of CAM on what is common and familiar, rather than based on scientific knowledge. This to reflect on the training of future professionals and their practices in curing cancer.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
