Conceptual model

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1. Conceptual model Srividhya.N Associate professor

2. Model: A model is a symbolic representation of a phenomenon Concept: These are abstract ideas or mental image of a phenomenon

3. Conceptual framework: A written or visual presentation that explains either graphically or in narrative form of the main things to be studied (keywords, concepts, variables etc.) and presumed relationship among them. Theoretical framework : It is a brief description of a theory, or portion of the theory to be tested in research.

4. A theory is a set of interrelated concepts , definitions and propositions that present a systematic way of viewing facts / events by specifying relations among the variables, with the purpose of explaining and predicting the facts/ event”.

5. Purpose of conceptual framework Clarifies the concepts on which the study is built Specifies relationship among the concepts or variables Identifies and states the hypothesis understudy Acts as a filtering tool for tool selection and data collection method It helps us to understand ideas used by others It makes the communication easier Directs the thinking process It acts as a reference point for literature review, methodology and results It is like a travel map.

6. Steps in developing conceptual framework State the problem as clearly as possible Identify the keywords or variables of the study Review the theories, theoretical framework etc. Review the existing conceptual framework already used to guide the activities Write the relational statements and organize them in a framework Draw a visual model of concepts using symbols.

7. Framework formulation The formulation of framework is done by following methods. It is up to the imagination and creativity of the researcher. Tree diagrams Flowcharts Mind maps Shape based diagrams Soft systems

8. Difference between conceptual and theoretical framework Conceptual framework Theoretical framework   Concept-A mental image of an idea Specific representation of relationships between variables Highly abstract View has no limits     Theory – A statement that characterizes an idea General representation of relationships between variables More concrete Limited  

9. Florence Nightingale environmental theory Orem’s general theory of nursing Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relationship Henderson’s definition of nursing

10. Becker(1974) modified health belief model . The components includes: -Individual perceptions -Modifying factors -Likelihood of action

11. Demographic variables-(age, sex) Sociopsychological variables- (personality, social class) Perceived benefits of the action minus Perceived barriers to action Likelihood of taking recommended preventive health action Perceived threat of disease Perceived susceptibility of disease Perceived seriousness of disease Cues to action Mass media campaigns Advice from others Illness of family members Health visitors or physicians explanation Individual perceptions Modifying factors Likelihood of action