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Meghana Sudhir
Introduction
Formulation of the research
problem and developing hypothesis are
key preliminary steps in the research
process. A problem is a question posed
for solutions.
Sources of problems
Example:
Levine’s (1969) conceptual frame work on nursing which
concerns conservation.
Seley’s (1956) theory of adaptations to stress.
Steps in Developing and Refining
Research Problems
Selecting a topic
Declarative form
or
Interrogative form.
Problem Statements in
Declarative Form
Research focus Problem statement
Effect of relaxation on anxiety and This study investigates the effect of
dyspnea relaxation on anxiety and dyspnea in
in patients with COPD patients with COPD
(Gift, Moore,& Soeken, 1992)
Spiritual health, coping responses, What role does spiritual health play in the
and devastating physical illness coping responses of patients to devastating
physical illness (Mickley, Socken and belcher
1992
Formulation of objectives
The purpose must always indicate the focus of the study.
It is specific but it may be more or less comprehensive,
the purpose must indicate exactly what the investigator
intends to do to answer the questions.
It should include how data are to be collected or what is
observed
and the setting of the study.
Statement of the problem
Example
“A study to compare the knowledge and practice of
post natal mothers regarding neonatal care from
selected urban and rural settings of Bangalore”.
Objectives
1. To assess the knowledge of postnatal mothers
regarding the neonatal care
2. To describe the practices followed in their family
regarding neonatal care
3. To determine the association between knowledge
and practices of neonatal care
4. To determine association of knowledge with
selected variable
5. To compare the knowledge and practice of
neonatal care between urban and rural mother
Clarifying the objectives
(a). Focus on objective one
Knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding
neonatal care, breast feeding, cord care, prevention of
infection and maintenance of warmth