There can be multiple operational definitions for the following
constructs, as a different purpose of a research can lead to
different type of definition and explanation for the same
constructs. For each of the construct that have been stated, there
are two or more operational definitions provided.
Attachment, as in a child’s attachment to her parents:
- The level to which the child needs the presence and reassurance
of their parent in daily life tasks within different social
settings like home, school, neighborhood, etc.
- The number of minutes or time the child is unable to perform
daily life activities which are age appropriate without the
presence and reassurance of the parents or care givers.
Social anxiety:
- Avoidance of multiple social situations like family gatherings,
parties, school or college events, etc due to the fear of being
judged or scrutinized by others which may happen through verbal or
non-verbal comments, or by the person’s clumsiness or behavior
during the social events.
- Inability to maintain a conversation or make enough eye contact
with at least one person during a social situation like a party or
event, due to the fear of sounding incoherent, clumsy or making a
fool out of themselves.
Expertise:
- The ability to respond to a given impromptu subject within
a certain area of knowledge and mastery in a profoundly articulate
manner, creating a comprehensible as well as a convincible piece of
information.
- The knowledge as well as awareness about a certain
subject matter or related areas, to the level of elated mastery
seen by quick or prompt reaction or answer to quizzes, common
questions and complex definitions explained in a well-structured
manner.