Theoretical /conceptual Framework Analysis of Lifestyle
Changes in Older Hypertensive Nigerian Immigrants in Houston-
Briefly explain the background and significance of the
phenomenon
Aim
State the need to identify and analyze conceptual/theoretical
frameworks related to the phenomenon of interest to better guide the research
in the selected area.
Methods
Describe Walker and Avant’s method for Theory Analysis.
Search strategy
Describe search strategy including databases searched; key
words; inclusion criteria and additional search elements (e.g., dates,
language)
Results
Describe literature search results.
Summary of selected theoretical/conceptual framework
Identify the theoretical/conceptual framework selected for
the analysis and a brief overview of the framework.
Origins & development process
Discuss initial theoretical/conceptual framework development
and whether it’s was developed inductively or deductively.
Meaning
Analyze all the concepts in the framework and how they
relate to one another (e.g., relationships among the concepts). Include
definitions of concepts, measurement of concepts if available (e.g., empirical
referents
Logical adequacy
Identify the accuracy with which predictions can be made
from the selected framework and present any logical fallacies.
Parsimony
Evaluate the extent to which the framework can simply and
briefly explain the phenomenon of interest.
Generalizability
Describe in what context shas the framework been used and
the extent to which it is generalizable to different settings, conditions, and
populations
Testability
Discuss the extent of empirical testing done with the
framework and the extent to which empirical testing has supported the concepts
and relationships proposed by the framework.
Usefulness
Evaluate the usefulness of the framework to guide future research.
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