ProcessIntermediate
What are the 10 phases of the concept building process described in the chapter?
The 10 phases of the concept building process are: (1) write a practice story that stirs deep-seated interest; (2) name the phenomenon of interest; (3) identify a theoretical lens; (4) link the emerging concept to existing literature and identify core qualities; (5) gather a story from a person describing the concept; (6) create a minisaga; (7) refine the core qualities; (8) formulate a concept definition; (9) draw a model of relationships between core qualities; and (10) create a minisynthesis to suggest a research direction.
Key points
- Write a practice story to generate interest.
- Name the phenomenon of interest.
- Identify a theoretical lens for the concept.
- Link the concept to existing literature and core qualities.
- Gather experiential stories related to the concept.
- Create a minisaga that captures the concept's essence.
- Refine and define core qualities of the concept.
Middle Range Theory for Nursing
Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN
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