How to Use Theory Finder
Explore theoretical frameworks for your research
Step-by-Step Guide
Enter Your Research Title
Provide a concise title for your research topic (2–30 words). For example: 'AI adoption in healthcare organisations' or 'Social media effects on adolescent well-being'.
Describe Your Research
Expand with a detailed description of your research (5–400 words). Include your research questions, the phenomena you are studying, the context, and what you hope to understand or explain.
Review Theories from Previous Studies
See theories extracted from academic literature that have been applied to similar research. Each entry shows the source citation, the relevant theory, and how it was used in that study.
Review Theories from Internal Knowledge
Explore additional theoretical frameworks identified by the AI model, including the theory name, a description, and a tailored explanation of how it relates to your research.
Download Your Theory Report
Download a merged Word document combining all identified theories for use in your literature review or theoretical framework chapter.
Tips & Best Practices
- Include your research questions in the description for more targeted theory suggestions
- Review both 'Previous Studies' and 'Internal Model' sections for comprehensive coverage
- Use the theory citations as a starting point to read foundational texts
- Be specific about your research phenomenon - vague descriptions produce generic theories
- Consider how multiple theories might complement each other in your framework