This document defines key terms related to theoretical and conceptual frameworks, including concepts, constructs, variables, conceptual framework, and theoretical framework. It explains that a conceptual framework consists of concepts and proposed relationships between concepts, while a theoretical framework is based on existing theories. The purposes of conceptual and theoretical frameworks are to clarify concepts, propose relationships between concepts, provide context for interpreting findings, and stimulate further research and theory development.

1. Theoretical and Conceptual
Framework

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS

3. FRAMEWORK
• Described as the abstract, logical
structure of meaning that guide the
development of the study.
• All frameworks are based on the
identification of key concepts and the
relationships among those concepts.

4. Concept
• abstractly describes and names an object or
phenomenon, thus providing it with a separate
identity and meaning.
• An intellectual representation of some aspect of
reality that is derived from observations made from
phenomena.
• Example of concept
- Anxiety or Stress or Pain

5. Construct
• Concepts at very high levels of
abstraction that have general
meanings.
• Example:
• A construct associated with the concept of
anxiety.

6. Variables
• These signify a more concrete level and are
narrow in their definitions.
• A variable is more specific and is measurable.
• Framework can be derived from related concepts
(conceptual) or existing theories (theoretical).
• The terms conceptual framework and theoretical
framework are sometimes used interchangeably, but
they have different meanings.

7. Understanding Conceptual
and Theoretical Framework

8. Conceptual Framework
• This consists of concepts that are placed within
a logical and sequential design.
• represents less formal structure and used for studies
in which existing theory is inapplicable or insufficient.
• based on specific concepts and propositions,
derived from empirical observation and intuition.
• may deduce theories from a conceptual framework.

9. Purposes of Conceptual
Framework
• To clarify concepts and propose
relationships among the concepts in a
study.
• To provide a context for interpreting the
study findings.
• To explain observations
• To encourage theory development that is
useful to practice

10. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• The theory provides a point of focus for
attacking the unknown in a specific area.
• If a relationship is found between two or
more variables a theory should be
formulated to explain why the
relationship exists.
• Theories are purposely created and
formulated, never discovered; they can
be tested but never proven.

11. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• Abdellah defined theory as “an explanation of a
phenomenon or an abstract generalization that
systematically explains the relationship among
given phenomena, for purposes of explaining,
predicting and controlling such
phenomena.”
• The theoretical framework consists of theories that
seem to be interrelated.

12. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• The explanation concerns the relationship
between two or more variables or
phenomena.
• more formal and used for studies based
on existing theories.
• derived from specific concepts and
propositions that are induced or deduced.

13. Importance of Theory in
Research
• The function of theory in research is to
identify the starting point of the
research problem and to establish the
vision to which the problem is
directed.
• It determines and defines the focus and
goal of the research problem.

14. Key Terms to Understand

15. • Conceptualization
• The process of forming basic ideas, designs, plans
or strategies based on given facts, situations and
examples.
• Propositions
• A statement or assertion of the relationship
between concepts derived from theories or
generalizations based on empirical data.

16. Purposes of Theoretical Framework
• To test theories
• To make research findings meaningful and
generalizable
• To establish orderly connections between
observations and facts.
• To predict and control situations
• To stimulate research

17. Purposes of Theories and
Conceptual Models
• Their overall purpose is to make research
findings meaningful and generalizable.
• Theories and conceptual models help to
stimulate research and the extension of
knowledge by providing both direction
and impetus.

18. Theoretical Framework and Conceptual
Framework may be represented as models:
• A model is a symbolic representation that helps the researcher
to express abstract concepts and relationships easily, using
minimal words.
• A model can be represented schematically or mathematically.
• Schematic model - conveys concepts and propositions
through
the use of boxes, arrows or other symbols.
• Mathematical or statistical model - conveys
concepts and propositions through the use of letters,
number and mathematical symbols.

19. CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
• a diagram that visually represents and
interprets the underlying theory, principles and
concepts of a research.
• a visual presentation of variables that interrelate with
one another as perceived by the researcher before an
actual empirical investigation is done to prove its
relationships

20. Example of Conceptual Framework
Demographics
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Age
Civil Status
High Authoritative
Educational
Assessment
Moderate Democratic
Order in the
Family
Low Permissive
Economic Status
FRAMEWORK
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PROGRAM