"Theoretical frameworks" are not required for all quantitative nursing research studies. I wrote a book entitled Quantitative Nursing Research (Sage, 1998), in which I never used the term "theoretical framework". I did talk a lot about theory and about how some research is theory-generating, some is theory-testing, and some is theory-free.
--Tom Knapp (Prof. Emer., University of Rochester and The Ohio State University)
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A comprehensive literature review contains an introduction, theoretical review (conceptual framework), empirical review, summary and research gaps. The theoretical review provides evidence relevant to the research topic, analyzes work by other researchers including their methodologies and evaluates the influence of various variables on the analysis. Therefore, a theoretical review (conceptual framework) is a core element of the literature review.
The difference between a theoretical and an analytical framework, at least within the social sciences, is not always made. Sometimes even the term conceptual framework is used as a substitute but that can be considered a mistake. A conceptual framework only explains concepts not the relation between these concepts in terms of dependent and independent variables. That is exactly what a theoretical framework does in fact. It discusses through an overview of existing literature which theories exist to explain the relations between concepts c.q. variables relevant for your research. If you want to differentiate a theoretical from an analytical framework then the latter concerns a scheme of how you want to research in your particular case the relationship between concepts/variables. In other words: you end the paragraph on the theoretical framework with an analytical scheme/framework for the application of a certain theory or theories or any new theoretical combination of concepts specifically for your research case. Obviously the guiding principle is not only the theoretical framework but also the specific central research question. In fact, there is a close link between the sub-questions in your research and your analytical framework.
The theoretical and conceptual framework is typically included in the introduction or literature review section of a thesis. It helps to provide a rationale for the study by presenting relevant theories and concepts that guide the research and inform the hypotheses or research questions.
It is the framework of the studied case. You can always have a source of that in the previous research.
A theoretical framework provides a foundation for understanding the underlying principles and concepts that guide a particular study or research. It helps to structure the research by providing a lens through which to interpret and analyze data. It is essentially a set of interconnected ideas and concepts used to explain a phenomenon or research problem.
Not all research studies require a theoretical framework, but having one can provide a structured basis for the research design, methodology, and interpretation of findings. A theoretical framework helps to guide the study by providing a lens through which to view the research problem and can help to ground the study in existing knowledge and theories.
A theoretical statement is a proposition or idea that is based on theory rather than actual observation or experimentation. It represents a hypothesis or theoretical framework that guides research and investigation in a particular field.
The theoretical framework in a thesis proposal provides a foundation for understanding the key concepts, theories, and variables that will be explored in the research. It serves as a lens through which the research problem is analyzed and interpreted, guiding the development of research questions and hypotheses. Theoretical frameworks help situate the study within existing literature and highlight the gap in knowledge that the research aims to address.
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A conceptual framework occurs when a researcher links concepts from literature to establish evidence to support the need for the research question. If somebody else has already linked these concepts with valid research, they made a theoretical framework which can be used as a "ready made map" for other scientists to guide their own research questions.
Theoretical frameworks are established principles or models that guide the study of a particular topic or field. They provide a structure for examining phenomena, generating hypotheses, and interpreting results in research or academic work. Theoretical frameworks help researchers organize their thoughts and findings within a broader context of existing knowledge and understanding.