Components Of Theory
As with research, concepts play a critical role in theory development.
Consider for a moment the purpose of theory and its application to nursing practice. At the heart of any theory—which seeks to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe—lies the concept or concepts to be explored or addressed. Within the iterative process of theory development, concepts must be defined and refined as the relationships between them are identified in order to articulate “ reality” and inform effective practice.
As with research, concepts play a critical role in theory development.
Consider for a moment the purpose of theory and its application to nursing practice. At the heart of any theory—which seeks to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe—lies the concept or concepts to be explored or addressed. Within the iterative process of theory development, concepts must be defined and refined as the relationships between them are identified in order to articulate “ reality” and inform effective practice
Components of a theoretical framework
Concepts are important in the development of theories, just as they are in research.
Let us consider the purpose of theory and how it can be applied to nursing practice for a moment. The concept or concepts to be explored or addressed are at the heart of any theory, whether it is one that seeks to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe something. The definition and refinement of concepts must take place throughout the iterative process of theory development, as the relationships between them are identified and articulated in order to articulate “reality” and inform effective practice.
Concepts are important in the development of theories, just as they are in research.
Let us consider the purpose of theory and how it can be applied to nursing practice for a moment. The concept or concepts to be explored or addressed are at the heart of any theory, whether it is one that seeks to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe something. Concepts must be defined and refined throughout the iterative process of theory development as the relationships between them are identified in order to articulate “reality” and inform effective practice.
