Subsequent analyses attempted to determine the theoretical mechanisms that underlie the power of narrative.

extended elaboration likelihood model

According to Bandura's social cognitive theory, people learn not only from direct experience but also by observing others and modeling the observed behaviors (Bandura, 2004). In essence, individuals are more likely to mimic behaviors that they have seen modeled than behaviors that have been recommended but not demonstrated (Bandura, 2004).

theoretical framework of Sen-Bourdieu

Research

theory is often conflated with “conceptual”. So people talk about having a theoretical or conceptual framework.