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Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

The document discusses theoretical and conceptual frameworks that form the foundation of research studies. It defines a theoretical framework as relating to established theories and principles that provide a systematic view of the phenomena being studied. A conceptual framework is formulated by the researcher based on a review of related literature and theories and forms their own model to guide the investigation. It depicts the key variables and relationships being examined. The theoretical and conceptual frameworks are important for establishing the basis of a research problem and guiding the formulation of hypotheses.

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Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

The document discusses theoretical and conceptual frameworks that form the foundation of research studies. It defines a theoretical framework as relating to established theories and principles that provide a systematic view of the phenomena being studied. A conceptual framework is formulated by the researcher based on a review of related literature and theories and forms their own model to guide the investigation. It depicts the key variables and relationships being examined. The theoretical and conceptual frameworks are important for establishing the basis of a research problem and guiding the formulation of hypotheses.

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THEORETICAL

AND
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORKS
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
 This is the foundation of the research study.
 This is highly related theories and principles
that were established and proven by
authorities which are very useful to the present
study.
 Almost all research studies that were
conducted in the past were based on
universally accepted theories and principles.
 Theoretical Framework means relating to or
having the characteristic of the theory.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
 Theoretical Framework, therefore, refers to the
set of interrelated construct, definitions, and
prepositions that presents a systematic view of
phenomena by specifying relations among
variables.
 The theoretical framework becomes the basic
of the research problem. It explains the
phenomena upon which the thesis
investigation hopes to fill the vacuum in the
stream of knowledge.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
 Pursuing the linkage between the theory and
the problem at hand, the researcher views
theoretical framework as an organized body
that explains what has been done and what
has been said on the topic or problem being
investigated. Moreover, the body of
knowledge establishes relationships among
the variables concerned.
WHAT DATA MUST BE OBTAINED FROM
A THEORY?
1. The name/s of author/s of the theory must be
taken including the place and the time/ year
when he or she postulated such a principle or
generalization.
2. Next, copy exactly the part or parts of the
theory that are relevant to your study. Make
sure you will use a parenthetical reference to
recognize the parts copied.
3. Finally, you will have to make a synthesis by
relating to your findings what the theory has to
say about the phenomenon being studied.
(Salvador et al.)
EXAMPLE
The theoretical framework of this study is
interpretivism specifically, Symbolic Interactionism
formulated by Herbert George Blumer (1931).
Symbolic Interactionism is the process of interaction in
the formation of meanings for individuals. The theory
consists of three core principles: (1) Meaning that
states that humans act toward people and things
according to the meanings that give to those people
or things. Symbolic Interactionsim holds the principal
of meaning to be the central aspect of human
behavior. (2) Language gives humans a means by
which to negotiate meaning through symbols. (3)
Thought modifies each individual’s interpretation of
symbols.
EXAMPLE
This study is anchored on the Ajzen and Fishbein’s
(1980) Theory of Reasoned Action which suggest that a
person’s behavior is determined by his/her intention to
perform the behavior and that this intention is, in turn, a
function of his/her attitude toward the behavior and
his/her subjective norm. The best predictor of behavior is
intention. Intention is the cognitive representation of a
person’s readiness to perform a given behavior, and it is
considered to be immediate antecedent of behavior.
This intention is determined by three things: Their attitude
toward the specific behavior, their subjective norms and
their perceived behavioral control. The theory of
Reasoned Action (Ajzen & Fischbien, 1980), beliefs and
attitude determine human behavior and consequently,
student’s practices, to a significant extent.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
 From the review of related literature and studies,
the researcher may formulate a theoretical
scheme for his research problem. This scheme is a
tentative explanation or theoretical explanation
of the phenomenon or problem and serves as the
basis for the formulation research hypotheses.
 Thus, the conceptual framework consists of the
investigator’s own position on a problem after his
exposure to various theories that have bearing on
the problem. It is the researcher’s new model
which has its roots on the previous models which
the researcher had studied. (Sanchez, pp. 14-15)
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
 The conceptual framework becomes the
central theme, the focus, the main thrust of
the study. It serves as a guide in conducting
investigation.
PARADIGM
 A paradigm is a diagrammatic representation
of a conceptual framework.
 It depicts in a more vivid way what the
conceptual framework wants to convey.
EXAMPLE

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