IN FOCUS

The Theoretical After this discussion, you are

expected to have the ability to…
Framework
illustrate and explain
cite related literature using conceptual framework
standard style
write coherent review of present written review of
literature related literature and
follow ethical standards in conceptual framework
writing
 THEORETICAL
FRAMEWORK

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What is Theoretical
Framework ?
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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
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Theories that serve as the skeleton for the foundation or

bases of the study. The researcher cites related theories
that serve as the foundation and discuss their
relationship.
Theoretical It connects the
researcher to
Framework the existing
knowledge

It is used to
describe , explain
and predict or
It makes our
research study more understand
scientific and certain
empirical
phenomena
 WHAT TO DO

LOOK FOR THE KEY VARIABLES OF

YOUR STUDY .

LOOK FOR A RELATED LITERATURE

AND CHOOSE APPLICABLE THEORY

DISCUSS THE THEORY AND IT”S

REALATION TO YOUR RESEARCH
STUDY.
 HOW TO WRITE

Prompts :

This study is sought support …..

This study is founded on the theory …

This study is anchored on …….

 HOW TO WRITE

TITLE OF THE THEORY

AUTHOR / PROPONENT

DISCUSS THE THEORY

DISCUSS IT’S RELATION TO YOUR

RESEARCH STUDY.
 SAMPLE THEORIES
COGNITIVE
LEARNING THEORY
/THINKING CONSTRUCTIVISM
LEARNING THEORY /
PLATO EXPERIENTIAL
DESCARTE LEARNING
PIAGET
JEROME BRUNER

BEHAVIORISM
LEARNING THEORY

PAVLOV
 SAMPLE THEORIES
MOTIVATION / PERFORMANCE
REINFORCEMENT
ANDERS ERICSON
MASLOW
LOCKE
VROOM SCHEMA THEORY

ROGER SCHANK
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
THEORY

LEV VYGOTSKY
ALBERT BANDURA
 SAMPLE THEORIES
COSTUMER
SATISFACTION

THOMASSEN’S
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION MODEL THEORY OF NEGATIVITY

CARLSMITH and ARONSON

EMOTIONAL
QUOTIENT

DANIEL GOLEMAN
 It explains the major
Variables in the
Conceptual study. It is diagram
representing the
relationship or
Framework connections of
variables.

A diagrammatic skeleton
presentation of the
study also called as
the research
paradigm
 SHS Students’ Social Media Usage and Their Attention Span in
Class

Conceptual Framework

Figure 1 below illustrates the conceptual framework of the

research. The paradigm presents the variables that will be
considered in the research.

SHS students’ Social Media Usage

a. Forms of social media SHS students’ Attention
b. Frequency of social media use Span in class
c. Mode of social media use

Fig. 1 The Conceptual Framework of the Study

IV - DV MODEL

ONE DIRECTIONAL
RELATIONSHIP

A B

A affects B
B does no affect A

TWO DIRECTIONAL
RELATIONSHIP

A affects B
B also affects A
IPO MODEL

LARGELY USED TO ISOLATE THE FACTOR OR MAJOR

VARIABLE THAT CAUSES THE PROBLEM

PREDICTOR - CRITERION MODEL

Used when relating or assessing the influence

between two or more variables
IPO MODEL

LARGELY USED TO ISOLATE THE FACTOR OR MAJOR

VARIABLE THAT CAUSES THE PROBLEM

PREDICTOR - CRITERION MODEL

Used when relating or assessing the influence

between two or more variables