Implications for Future Theory, Research, and
Practice
In describing the uses of concept analysis, Walker and Avant (2005) include implications for future theory, practice, and research. They state that concept analysis will refine ambiguous terms, provide operational definitions with a clear theoretical base, facilitate instrument development, and enhance the development of nursing language (Walker & Avant).
Theory and Research
The study of resilience, although relatively new, does not lack a strong theoretical base or empirical research. According to Luthar et al. (2000), there are three major sets of developmental frameworks that are appropriate to guide resilience research. The trouble, however, is with the modifications made to these existing frameworks so that the revised constructs act- ually measure the specific adversity conditions being studied in resilience research (Luthar et al.). With respect to this concept analysis of resilience for theory development, the goal is to clearly establish the critical attributes that will in turn allow for them to be readily
distinguished. The considerations for future research include exploring the application of resilience-based interventions and the development of those interventions based on non-age-related attributes discerned through empirical research.