Modeling and role modeling theory was developed by helen c erickson evelyn m tomlin and mary ann p swain the theory was published in their book modeling and role modeling a theory and paradigm for nursing in 1983 this theory is considered as a philosophy of nursing. This item modeling and role modeling a theory and paradigm for nurses set up a giveaway customers who viewed this item also viewed page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items in order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Chapter 16 modeling and role modeling theory in nursing practice margaret e erickson modeling and role modeling is based on the philosophy that all humans have the desire to live healthy happy lives to find meaning and purpose in their lives and to become the most that they can be this holds true across the lifespan when. Erickson theory the modeling and role modeling theory was developed by helen erickson evelyn m tomlin and mary anne p swainit was first published in 1983 in their book modeling and role modeling a theory and paradigm for nursingthe theory enables nurses to care for and nurture each patient