Is an abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about the interrelationships among phenomena?

AN abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about the relationships among phenomena.

A broad characterization that thoroughly accounts for a single phenomena.

A broad theory aimed at describing large segments of physical, social, or behavioural wold; also called Macro-theory.

A theory that focuses on only a piece of reality or human Expierence involving a selected number of concepts (eg. theories of stress).

Interrelated concepts or abstractions assembled together in a rational scheme by virtue of their relevance to common theme; sometimes called conceptual framework.

Math equations that explain relationships

A drawing of the phenomenon of interest.

4 Concepts Central to Nursing

1-Person
2- environment
3- Health
4- nursing

the conceptual underpinning of a study; often called a theoretical framework.

required by high-quality research, this aspect has a defensible theoretical rational for undertaking the study in a given manner or for testing specific hypotheses

-delineation of a theory, model or framework on which the study is based

Researchers demonstrate their conceptual clarity through what?

a broad, abstract characterization of phenomena...an abstract generalization that systematically explains relationships among phenomena

thoroughly describes a phenomenon

basic components of theories

grand theories (macro-theories)

attempt to describe large segments of the human experience

specific to certain phenomena

provide context for nursing studies

Overall objective of theories and models

• make findings meaningful,
• to summarize existing knowledge into coherent systems,
• to stimulate new research and
• to explain phenomena and relationships among them..
  

schematic models (conceptual maps)

graphic representations of phenomena and their interrelationships using symbols or diagrams and a minimal use of words

conceptual underpinning of a study, including an overall rationale and definitions of key concepts

concepts central to models of nursing

-human beings
-environment
-health
-nursing
(ex. Roy's adaptation model)

non-nursing models used by nurse researchers

when the appropriateness of borrowed theories inquiry is confirmed, the theories become what?

conceptualizations of the target phenomenon that is being studied
(in qualitative studies, the researcher tries to suspend this, but nevertheless there is a rich theoretical underpinning associated with the tradition itself)

data-driven explanations to account for phenomena under study through inductive processes
(qualitative researchers seek to develop these)

Chapter 8CHap8pg1.wmaTheoretical and Conceptual FrameworksTheory:An abstract generalization that explains how occurrences are interrelated. Theories can help to make research findingsinterpretable. Link concepts in a logical deductive system. Researchers view of how an interaction would work.•Theories consist of: two or more concepts and a set of propositions that form a logically interrelated system.•For Example:Reinforcement theorythat behavior that is reinforced, if rewarded. If rewarded, it tends to be repeatedand learned.Types of Theories•Classical theory—an abstract generalization that systematically explains relationships among______phenomena___________.•Descriptive theory—a theory that thoroughly describes a phenomenon. (QUALitative)•Grand theory—a theory that attempts to explain large aspects of human _behavior or experiences (ex. Sister cholisteroidsadaptation model of nursing)•Middle-range theory—a theory that focuses on an ____specific__ aspect of human experience (narrower) (ex. Stress,healthy promotion. Theory of uncertainty in illness)Models(verbal directions)•Conceptual model: Represents a more loosely structured attempt to explain phenomena than theories; (abstract)•Deals with abstractions (concepts) that are assembled because of their relevance to a common theme.•Provide a conceptual perspective on interrelated phenomena•Broadly presents an understanding of a phenomenon and reflects the assumptions of the model’s designer.•Can serve as springboards for generating hypotheses.•Schematic model: Visually represents relationships among phenomena and is used inbothquantitative and qualitativeNR 400 Summer 2020 Chap8 TPH.JMpg. 1

research (“drawing a map on how to get there”)•Concepts and linkages between them are depicted graphically through boxes, arrows, or other symbols.•As an example of a schematic model, Figure 8.1 shows Pender’s Health Promotion Model, which is a model forexplaining and predicting the health-promotion component of lifestyle (Pender et al., 2015).chap8pg2.wmaFramework: conceptual underpinnings of a studychap8pg3.wmaNR 400 Summer 2020 Chap8 TPH.JMpg. 2

•Not every study is based on a theory or model, but every study has a framework(the directions).•In a study based on a theory, the framework is called the_theoretical framework_(based on theory)•In a study that has its roots in a conceptual model, the framework may be called the__conceptual framework_(basedon a conceptual model)•However, the terms conceptual framework, conceptual model, and theoretical framework are often usedinterchangeably•Quantitative researchers are less likely to identify their frameworks than qualitative researchers.

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