意味づけの概念分析：心理的ケアへの適用可能性の検討

Conceptual Analysis of Meaning-Making: Investigation of Applicability to Psychological Care

要旨

　目的：意味づけの概念を明らかにし，その特徴と心理的ケアへの適用可能性を検討する．

　方法：国内外の30文献を対象に，Rodgersの概念分析法を用いた．

　結果：属性は【自己との対峙】【考え方の変容】【新たな自己の発見】【新たな解釈】が抽出された．先行要件は6カテゴリー，帰結は3カテゴリーが導き出された．

　結論：本概念は，「直面する状況において自己と対峙する中で，考え方の変容や新たな自己を発見し，自分自身を再解釈するプロセス」と定義された．これにより，意味づけは，個人が直面する困難を乗り越える際の認知的アプローチとして，人としての成長や適応を促す重要な役割を持つことが支持された．また，意味づけの概念を心理的ケアに適用する可能性が示唆された．

　Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of meaning-making, examine its characteristics, and explore its applicability to psychological care.

　Methods: A conceptual analysis of 30 domestic and international publications was performed using Rodgers' method.

　Results: The attributes identified include "confrontation with the self," "transformation of thinking," "discovery of a new self," and "new interpretations." Six categories of antecedents and three categories of consequences were derived.

　Conclusion: The concept of meaning-making was defined as "the process of confronting oneself in challenging situations, transforming one's way of thinking, discovering a new self, and reinterpreting oneself." This cognitive approach aimed at overcoming difficulties was shown to play a crucial role in promoting personal growth and adaptation. The study also suggested the possibility of applying the concept of meaning making to psychological care.