Journal of Family Nursing
The Role of Family Nursing Research in Dyadic Health Science
Over the past two decades, dyadic health science has grown rapidly to focus on dyads across the lifespan in health and illness contexts. There have been increasing numbers of dyadic theories developed and a wide spectrum of dyadic methods (both quantitative and qualitative) employed to address questions centered on the interpersonal context of health, health behaviors, and wellbeing. Family nurse scholars have unique expertise to contribute to the field of dyadic health science and optimize dyadic health. The purpo …