Frame(s)

Etym. From 1660s in the meaning “particular state” (as in Frame of mind, 1711). Frame of reference is 1897.

Definition

• The perspectives through which individuals interpret new information and experiences for the purpose of decisionmaking; frames are formed through previous experiences and can be based on knowledge, attitudes, feelings, goals, rules, and/or perceptions.

• The mindset of the internal participant or facilitator; their knowledge, thoughts, feelings, actions (speech/body language), attitudes (verbal/non-verbal), and perceptions (adapted from Rudolph, et al., 2007, 2008).