Theoretical Framework in Nursing Process - Theory Development in Nursing
Pocholo N. Isidro R.N.
Philippine Women's University, Master of Arts in Nursing
Theoretical Framework for Nursing Practice – Module 2
A. Explain/describe the 4 phases of theorizing:
1. Factor-isolating theory – This first phase of development can be further subdivided into two major activities: first is naming or labeling, second is the classifying or categorizing. The basic activity of labeling concerns itself with the recognition of an individual factor or aspect, defining what it really is and not to be mistaken for something else, thus the term “factor-isolating”. Names may be chosen based on a variety of reasons such as by function, by description or by the name of the one who invented or discovered that certain object. After labeling is done, the objects are then classified/sorted/grouped or categorized according to some commonalities or a unifying factor. Then one can further refine the grouping by developing hierarchy in the different categories (Bevis, 1989).
2. Factor-relating theory – While the first phase is only concerned with the identification and classification of factors, this phase now involves determining the relationship between two factors. Like the one before, this second phase is also subdivided into two activities: depicting/describing and relating factors. This level depicts or describes how one single named and classified thing, also known as a factor, relates to another factor. Aside from determining, this level of theory also describes relationships to other factors. In other words, it describes the “natural history” of any given subject. A simple example is the anatomy or any from the descriptive sciences. (Bevis, 1989)
3. Situation-relating theory – This third phase now attempts to describe the relationships between situations in a way that allows for prediction. This level is now concerned with causal relationships with causal-connecting statements as a key ingredient that gives the basis for prediction. Prediction
Philippine Women's University, Master of Arts in Nursing
Theoretical Framework for Nursing Practice – Module 2
A. Explain/describe the 4 phases of theorizing:
1. Factor-isolating theory – This first phase of development can be further subdivided into two major activities: first is naming or labeling, second is the classifying or categorizing. The basic activity of labeling concerns itself with the recognition of an individual factor or aspect, defining what it really is and not to be mistaken for something else, thus the term “factor-isolating”. Names may be chosen based on a variety of reasons such as by function, by description or by the name of the one who invented or discovered that certain object. After labeling is done, the objects are then classified/sorted/grouped or categorized according to some commonalities or a unifying factor. Then one can further refine the grouping by developing hierarchy in the different categories (Bevis, 1989).
2. Factor-relating theory – While the first phase is only concerned with the identification and classification of factors, this phase now involves determining the relationship between two factors. Like the one before, this second phase is also subdivided into two activities: depicting/describing and relating factors. This level depicts or describes how one single named and classified thing, also known as a factor, relates to another factor. Aside from determining, this level of theory also describes relationships to other factors. In other words, it describes the “natural history” of any given subject. A simple example is the anatomy or any from the descriptive sciences. (Bevis, 1989)
3. Situation-relating theory – This third phase now attempts to describe the relationships between situations in a way that allows for prediction. This level is now concerned with causal relationships with causal-connecting statements as a key ingredient that gives the basis for prediction. Prediction