Aldrian A.

Ferolino 12 - Durkheim

My reflection about conceptual framework

Developing a conceptual framework to underpin the design of qualitative research is

often regarded as integral in enhancing its trustworthiness. However, this can often
present a challenge to the novice researcher. Aim: To discuss the approach taken to
develop the conceptual framework underpinning a constructivist grounded theory
doctoral research study. Discussion: Drawing on a clear and accessible approach can
help researchers to develop a conceptual framework to underpin qualitative research. A
recognized example of such an approach requires the researcher to address three main
elements: personal interest, topical research and the theoretical framework.
Constructing a conceptual framework to underpin qualitative research can afford it
structure and lay the foundations to support trustworthiness. Conceptual frameworks
are often developed through a dynamic and iterative process that evolves throughout
the research process. Conclusion: Using an accessible and unambiguous approach to
support the development of a conceptual framework can benefit novice researchers and
minimize the challenges they may encounter. One such approach guides researchers to
clarify a personal interest in the topic, undertake a topical review of the literature
informing the area of investigation and articulate the theoretical perspectives that
influence their worldview. Implications for practice: The discussion presented in this
paper offers a valuable contribution to help novice researchers to construct conceptual
frameworks. afford it structure and lay the foundations to support trustworthiness.
Conceptual frameworks are often developed through a dynamic and iterative process
that evolves throughout the research process. Conclusion: Using an accessible and
unambiguous approach to support the development of a conceptual framework can
benefit novice researchers and minimize the challenges they may encounter. One such
approach guides researchers to clarify a personal interest in the topic, undertake a
topical review of the literature informing the area of investigation and articulate the
theoretical perspectives that influence their worldview. Implications for practice: The
discussion presented in this paper offers a valuable contribution to help novice
researchers to construct conceptual frameworks.
Afford it structure and lay the foundations to support trustworthiness. Conceptual
frameworks are often developed through a dynamic and iterative process that evolves
throughout the research process. Conclusion: Using an accessible and unambiguous
approach to support the development of a conceptual framework can benefit novice
researchers and minimize the challenges they may encounter. One such approach
guides researchers to clarify a personal interest in the topic, undertake a topical review
of the literature informing the area of investigation and articulate the theoretical
perspectives that influence their worldview. Implications for practice: The discussion
presented in this paper offers a valuable contribution to help novice researchers to
construct conceptual frameworks. I learned that the conceptual framework is the
“underlying context of assumptions” and “the system of concepts, assumptions,
expectations, beliefs, and theories that supports and informs your research” and is
a “key part of the design” that “explains, either graphically or in narrative form, the
main things to be studied are the key factors, concepts or variables-and the
presumed relationships among them.
The most important thing to understand about your conceptual framework is that it is
primarily a conception or model of what is out there that you plan to study, and of what
is going on with these things and why a tentative theory of the phenomena that you
are investigating. The function of this theory is to inform the rest of your design, to help
you to assess and refine your goals, develop realistic and relevant research questions,
select appropriate methods, and identify potential validity threats to your conclusion. It
also help you justify your research.