Currently, I am stuck at the stage of developing/creating conceptual framework in the chapter of my literature review. I struggle to develop conceptual framework as I heard so many definitions and also ways to create conceptual framework plus does the conceptual framework have to be already existed in research field or develop our own conceptual framework which has not existed yet. I often confused conceptual framework with theoretical framework.
Step 1: Identify the Research Problem
Step 2: Conduct a Literature Review
- Review existing theories and studies related to your research.
- Identify key variables and relationships explored in previous studies.
Step 3: Identify Key Variables
There are three main types of variables:
Step 4: Establish Relationships Between Variables
- Explain how independent variables affect the dependent variable.
- Determine whether other factors (moderators/mediators) influence the relationship.
Step 5: Develop a Visual Diagram
Hi, it depends on your field of study, since natural science, social science, and humanities have different goals and approaches. It also depends on your educational level what is expected from you in terms of originality. A PhD needs to be original, but a MA less so and a BA needs to be able to reproduce insights.
A theory is a set of ideas, while a concept is one clearly defined idea. If you work with a theory/theories or a concept depends on your research question and the scope of your research. It is doable to look at only one concept for writing a shorter academic essay. You should first develop a research question, and then look at other research that is also tackling that question or aspects of it. You need to have a look if you agree with others, differ from them, or want to modify their statements in relation to your own question/statement.
It is normally a good sign if others have also written on aspects you want to research. If no one ever touched upon it, chances are that the question is not answerable.
Hope this answers at least some of your questions.
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