Looking From a Theoretical Lens Perspective
The language of qualitative research can be confusing. The words sound like regular English, but they have very particular meanings. To make the language even more complicated, the definitions can vary across different qualitative methodological scholars.
For the purpose of this course, distinctions between two important concepts should be considered:
Theoretical framework:
the use of constructs and propositions a recognized theory (or theories) to a research problem, purpose, and question.
Examples:
Social Influence theory, transformational leadership theory, game theory
Conceptual framework:
the construction of ideas, assumptions, and beliefs sourced in both the literature and one’s own experience, which identify the main concepts that guide the formulation of the research problem, purpose, and question.
Examples:
Concepts from positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, language development models
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources related to the use of a theoretical or conceptual framework to guide the examination of a research problem in qualitative research.
By Day 3
Post an explanation of the role of a theoretical or conceptual framework in qualitative research and provide examples from the resources you read. Use proper APA format and citations to support your post.
RESOURCES
Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021).
Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological
(2nd ed.) Sage Publications.
Chapter 2, “Using Conceptual Frameworks in Research” (pp. 32–61)
Chapter 3, “Critical Qualitative Research Design” (pp. 62–103)
“Qualitative Research Design” (focus on pp. 62-63)
Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012).
Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data
(3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 1, “Listening, Hearing, and Sharing” (pp. 1–11)
Chapter 2, “Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews” (pp. 13–24)
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/annotatedbibliographies
http://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72682
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http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/rsch8310
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1. Looking From a Theoretical Lens Perspective
The language of qualitative research can be confusing. The
words sound like regular English, but they have very particular
meanings. To make the language even more complicated, the
definitions can vary across different qualitative methodological
scholars.
For the purpose of this course, distinctions between two
important concepts should be considered:
Theoretical framework:
the use of constructs and propositions a recognized theory (or
theories) to a research problem, purpose, and question.
Examples:
Social Influence theory, transformational leadership theory,
game theory
Conceptual framework:
the construction of ideas, assumptions, and beliefs sourced in
both the literature and one’s own experience, which identify the
main concepts that guide the formulation of the research
problem, purpose, and question.
Examples:
Concepts from positive psychology, mindfulness meditation,
language development models
2. To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources related to the use of a
theoretical or conceptual framework to guide the examination of
a research problem in qualitative research.
By Day 3
Post an explanation of the role of a theoretical or conceptual
framework in qualitative research and provide examples from
the resources you read. Use proper APA format and citations to
support your post.
RESOURCES
Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021).
Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and
methodological
(2nd ed.) Sage Publications.
Chapter 2, “Using Conceptual Frameworks in Research” (pp.
32–61)
Chapter 3, “Critical Qualitative Research Design” (pp. 62–103)
“Qualitative Research Design” (focus on pp. 62-63)
3. Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012).
Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data
(3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 1, “Listening, Hearing, and Sharing” (pp. 1–11)
Chapter 2, “Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews”
(pp. 13–24)
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/a
nnotatedbibliographies
http://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72682
http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/weathering-
storm-of-problem-statements.html
http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/weathering-
storm-of-problem-statements.html
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/rsch8310
https://class.content.laureate.net/cc041ecc15d15ed32d7d42335e
c60b9c.docx
https://class.content.laureate.net/artifacts/USW1_RSCH_8310_
majorAssignment1OverviewAndGuidelines.pdf
https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohos
t.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=90147591&site=eho
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