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What are the three core concepts that emerged from John Lowe's studies on self-reliance among Cherokee people?

The three core concepts that emerged from John Lowe's studies on self-reliance among Cherokee people are being responsible, being disciplined, and being confident.

These concepts reflect the values inherent in Cherokee culture and are essential for promoting well-being within the community. Being responsible involves accountability for oneself and others, being disciplined pertains to setting and pursuing goals, and being confident relates to having a strong sense of identity and self-worth rooted in cultural heritage.

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  • Core concepts of self-reliance: responsible, disciplined, confident.
  • Responsible: accountability for self and others.
  • Disciplined: setting and pursuing goals.
  • Confident: strong sense of identity and self-worth.
Source:Middle Range Theory for Nursing· Theory of Self-Reliance· p. 308–313
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Middle Range Theory for Nursing

Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN

Fourth Edition · Springer Publishing Company, LLC

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