Theoretical Foundations

Theories are structured ideas attempting to explain a specific thing. This week’s reading introduces the ideas of phenomena, concepts, propositions, and assumptions. This assignment is designed to help you think about those four aspects and explain the connections between each to help strengthen your understanding of the foundations and working parts of theory

Define the following four terms in your own words, citing at least one source: phenomena, concept, proposition, and assumptions.

Review your definitions and think of an example from your day-to-day life or your practice experience that includes each of the four terms.

Present your example from day-to-day life or your practice experience that includes all four terms.
Explain how all four terms in your example work together to form the basis for a testable theory.
Identify a second nursing theory and provide a general overview of the theory.
Explain how that theory is applied in your current clinical practice.