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The Role of Theoretical Frameworks in Research
Introduction
Theoretical framework in research contains different perspectives that denote how an idea, phenomenon, and research rely with the existing insight. Presented facts provides relevant context by examining the problem for the development of hypotheses of the research project. Most researchers rely on the application of theoretical framework to promote a systematic explanation of a certain identify presented in a logical relationship between variables of the study. Researchers utilize inputs, processes, and outputs supported by the existing theoretical framework that aims to increase the credibility of the research. This paper aims to discuss the relevance of theoretical framework that takes part in building the foundation of the research process, improving its argument and increases its level of reliance with other researchers such as in the medical field. It seeks to find out the positive impacts of utilizing theoretical frameworks applied by the researchers to support their explanations in their articles.
One important theoretical framework is the transcultural nursing theory, which is focused on diversifying the elements of research relevant to nursing process. As based on this theoretical example, the summary of using theories is to highlight the significance to the chosen field of study and practice such as in nursing profession or field. In terms of models, it guides the subjects to create a systematic framework so as to enhance an organized framework in the content of the research. This is usually incorporated under the literature review of the research where authors will be relating the subject matter according to the application of the used theorems in the research. The guidelines will help researchers explain the subsections of their research in a chronological pattern throughout the article. The purpose is to prevent confusions and misunderstandings that can be detected from the other content of the research process while discussing the main subject (Tagney & Haines, 2017).
As based on the chosen theoretical and conceptual framework such as the transcultural nursing theory and the interpersonal conceptual framework, it applies with the significance of diversity. The rational is to promote the essence of cooperation and trust with other interest groups and population so that the practice of diversity becomes applicable to any population while aiming to achieve one thing. This is to promote optimum health care approach as well as to intensify prevention of health risks or threats in the community. Both theoretical and conceptual framework relates a realistic scenarios and applications that defend the main argument regarding several nursing practices that makes the presentation believable. This is especially when the arguments are supported by a variety of peer-reviewed materials, scientific phenomena, and evidence-based practices to ensure that the insight and practice is believable and reliable (Polit & Beck, 2017).
Speaking of with the applicability of the conceptual framework, this is a set of thoughts and structures that allow researchers to present their arguments in a systematic fashion. Presenting a conceptual framework is important in support with the theoretical framework because it deals with the existing concepts that are relevant to the main subject matter of the study. Developing a conceptual framework starts with the exploration of the main ideas and thoughts to determine the relationship between concepts. Identification of concepts reveals interesting topics that enlists a framework that justifies the value of the main subject matter. Defining the concept is an important way to allow readers to understand as well as to identify its relevance to the main subject matter of the study. In addition, the operational concept of the chosen value will be detailing its relationship with the subject matter. In this case, there is a cycle applied when explaining the theoretical framework by detailing the process of the concepts relevant to the theory.
The advantage of theoretical framework is to justify the values of the data presented in the research in terms of supporting the theories applied in the field of study. Derivation of theories relevant to the main subject of discussion is applied in the research, citing several milestones that were previously applied from the research process that clearly supports the values of the argument. Providing a basic foundation of the main concept seeks to expand the level of knowledge to support the main ideas of the subject matter in the research. This makes a starting point in the research wherein the reader will start to appreciate the main discussion of the study. Examples are the nursing theories that play an important role to support the professional practice and scientific references of the research process that are included in the study.
Implication
The role of theoretical framework in research describes how the main subject is relevant to other research processes as well as with several scientific scenarios that are relevant to the nursing practice. The application of the chosen main subject will be strengthened by the relevance presented by the theorems, which is also supported by the concepts indicated in the literature review. Both theoretical and conceptual framework reveals accurate evidence-based practices, especially when the subject matter is dealing with a scientific-related study such as nursing practices. The use of exploratory methodology supports the actions of the theoretical framework because it incorporates with the value of a scientific practice that best describes the significance and the application of the chosen subject matter in the research. The combination of theories and concepts drives an efficient way of explaining a thorough data as supported by numerous evidences, which creates a realistic perception to improve the value of the research process in the topic (Finn, 2012).
References
Finn, P. (2011). Critical thinking: Knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 42(1), 69–72.
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2017). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (10th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Tagney, J., & Haines, C. (2009). Using evidence-based practice to address gaps in nursing knowledge. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 18(8), 484–489.
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