Which nurse theorist identified social learning as central to her model?

Nola Pender identified social learning as a central component of her health promotion model, which emphasizes the importance of individual experiences, beliefs, and behaviors in the promotion of health. Her theory integrates aspects of social, cognitive, and behavioral learning, which means that she values the influence of social interactions and environmental factors on health behaviors.

In this model, Pender posits that people are active agents in their own health; their decisions are influenced by their social environment and experiences, making social learning critical. The model highlights that through engaging with others and their environment, individuals can learn behaviors that promote a healthier lifestyle.

Each of the other theorists has distinct philosophies but does not focus on social learning in the same way. For example, Florence Nightingale emphasized environmental factors affecting health, Jean Watson focused on the transpersonal caring relationship, and Hildegard Peplau's work centered on interpersonal relations in nursing. While their contributions are theoretical foundations in nursing, they do not emphasize social learning as a core component of their models in the same way Nola Pender does.