El MARCO CONTEXTUAL características, cómo hacerlo y ejemplos 👩 🏫

What is the Contextual Framework?

Introduction to the Contextual Framework

• The contextual framework is a section of a research project or thesis that describes the social, historical, and geographical context of the study object.

• Establishing this framework helps define the project's temporal scope and answers key questions: where, when, why, and who.

Importance of Contextual Framework

• It includes not only geographical areas but also institutions and their influence on the study.

• The historical context of the area being studied is crucial for accurate analysis.

Characteristics of the Contextual Framework

1. Defines a specific space that can be either geographical or temporal.

2. Describes in detail the environment related to the phenomenon being addressed.

3. Aligns with research objectives; context varies based on what is understood as relevant.

4. Provides clarity to research by establishing precise objectives through contextual understanding.

5. Typically moves from general to specific insights about the topic.

Steps to Create a Contextual Framework

Methodology for Developing a Contextual Framework

1. Delimitating Main Topic: Define main research themes and geographic circumstances to clarify project objectives.

2. Clarifying Specific Elements: Analyze particular aspects related to people or environments involved in the study for deeper contextualization.

3. Personalized Arguments: Provide tailored arguments considering research goals before applying appropriate methodologies.

Examples of Contextual Framework

Example 1: Environmental Pollution Project

• This project will analyze environmental pollution focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally based on recommendations from international conventions like Kyoto Protocol (1997).

• It aims to identify countries' compliance with emission reduction agreements while proposing new solutions for developed and transitioning nations.

Example 2: Social Media Impact Study

• This project examines how social media influences identity formation among Mexican youth beyond just technological platforms.

• It will focus on major networks like TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, analyzing interactions and user profiles through interviews and previous studies.

Example 3: Climate Change Effects Research

• This project investigates climate change impacts specifically in glacial regions such as Antarctica, assessing global phenomena's local consequences on microclimates and species survival including humans.

Análisis de la Disminución del Casquete Polar en la Antártida

Impacto de las Actividades Humanas en el Cambio Climático

• La investigación se centra en la disminución del casquete polar en la Antártida, analizando anomalías climáticas que han ocurrido en los últimos siglos.

• Se generan conclusiones actualizadas sobre el estado actual del hielo en la región, destacando su vulnerabilidad ante cambios ambientales.

• El estudio busca clarificar que las alteraciones climáticas están directamente o indirectamente relacionadas con actividades humanas.

• Se enfatiza cómo estas actividades han modificado progresivamente la atmósfera, contribuyendo al calentamiento global y sus efectos sobre el hielo antártico.

• Las conclusiones sugieren una necesidad urgente de abordar las causas humanas del cambio climático para mitigar futuros impactos.