biopsychosocial assessment,
critical thinking,
risk and resilience,
psychological and social theoretical perspectives
the stages of development in early life.
Reflections:
Describe a systems perspective and its relevance to developing knowledge of human behavior in the social environment.
Describe and apply the biopsychosocial approach to assessment.
Describe the major developmental changes that occur during infancy, early and middle childhood.
Explain and apply Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, particularly those pertaining to infants and children.
Explain and apply attachment and psychoanalytic theories and ego psychology.
Readings:
Berzoff, J. Why we need a biopsychosocial perspective with vulnerable, oppressed,
and at-risk clients. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 81, 132-166.
Gibbons, J. & Grey, M. Critical thinking as integral to social work practice. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 24(1/ 2), 1 23(only). http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1300/J067v24n01_02
In Part 1 of your research proposal, you established the need for further study in your literature review and mapped out your problem statement, research question, and methodological approach. Now you expand on that foundation by including your plans for sampling, data collection, and ethical and cultural considerations.
You also do a bit of reflection in Part 2—first by anticipating the results of your study and what you’d expect to find, and second by reflecting on the research process and what you have learned. For instance, to what extent has your understanding of research deepened?Does the research process seem more valuable now after having built your own proposal? Consider these questions as you complete your full research proposal, adding information to the Part 2 sections.
To Prepare:
Review the Learning Resources on measurement, data collection, and bias-free language.
Access and reflect on Part 1 of your research proposal.
Consider what you have learned about research by conceptualizing and planning a research study in this manner. Anticipate what the proposed study’s results might be.
Add content to Part 2 of your Research Proposal document.
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Assignment 2 to 3 pages
Submit the second part of your research proposal including the following sections in 2 to 3 pages:
Sampling and Sampling Method (1–2 paragraphs)
Data Collection (1 paragraph)
Ethics and Cultural Considerations (1–2 paragraphs)
What ethical and/or cultural issues need to be considered? How will you address those issues in your study?
Discussion (1 paragraph)
If you were to conduct the study, what would you expect the results to show? What would you do if the data didn’t align with your expectations?
Reflection (1 paragraph)
What did you learn about research through this process?
The center point of research studies is the body of data collected to answer the research question. Without data, there would be no study. So… what might be the best way to acquire data for your purposes? Each has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of timeframe, cost, and bias. You also must consider whether there is an established data collection instrument for you to use (such as an existing test or survey), or whether you plan to develop your own—and if so, how you will test for reliability and validity.
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Question to be answer from colleagues
Respond to 2 colleagues by
1.providing feedback on their choice of measurement and data collection method.
2. identify one cultural aspect they will need to consider when collecting data.
Colleagues 1
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For my research question, “Is offering government-funded primary care services to undocumented immigrants dependent on political viewpoint?”,will be using a quantitative, pre-experimental, cross-sectional design. My variable is “political viewpoint”, and to measure this,will be using the ordinal measurements “very conservative,” “leans conservative,” “swing state/district”, “leans liberal,” and “very liberal”.
Initially, thought that nominal measurement would be best, using the two major American political parties, Republican and Democrat, as my nominal values. However, this ignores significant cultural nuances. Swing states such as Florida are not easily categorized by these parties; over one quarter of registered Floridian voters do not belong to either party (U.S. Mission Thailand, 2020). For areas where independent voters make up a substantial share of the electorate, and neither major party has an entrenched history of recumbency, it does not make sense to use a nominal measurement. Instead, looking at the voting history, it would make sense to see if the area was truly a swing state or swing district, or if it leaned slightly toward conservative candidates or slightly toward liberal candidates. This system would also account for areas that elect third parties, such as the Libertarian party or Green Party.
Reference:
U.S. Mission Thailand. (2020). What swing states are and why they’re important. Retrieved from
Respond to two colleagues by providing feedback on their choice of population, sample, and sampling technique. How do their choices fit with the research question and research methodological approach?
Pease use the Learning Resources and the NASW Code of Ethics to support your post (i.e., cite and reference).
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Colleague 1 discussion Post
My research question is “Would trauma-informed practices used in schools help improve the mental health of children of abuse and neglect?” The population being studied would be children in schools that use trauma informed practices to get a variety of children in different areas within a district. The sample would be elementary-aged children (10 and under). The sampling technique that would be best used is snowball sampling, which is “sampling that is compiled as the research progresses”(Yegidis, 2017). Since the identified population of children of abuse and neglect is ever growing, and sometimes not even identified right away. As the study progresses, there will be students evaluated for trauma and mental health screenings. Trauma informed practices will continue to be used in schools as a response to students with known or unknown trauma.
With children being the population being studied, it is important to consider the vulnerability of children, and ensure that their needs, dignity, and well-being are not being compromised in this study. Vulnerability should be understood in research; some individuals can be put at greater risk of being used in ethically inappropriate ways in research (Gordon, 2020). Children are considered more vulnerable in case, especially ones coming from abuse and neglect. Early consultation is used during the proposal writing process in order to obtain ethics guidance, which is incorporated into proposal drafts and research planning( Walden University Office of Research, n.d.). This can prevent harm to a participant by considering all the possible outcomes of a study before it even begins, keeping the participant’s best interest in mind.
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, one of its values is Dignity and worth of a person that “social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful way, windful of differences” (NASW, 2017). Even though the outcomes of the study can greatly benefit the population in the process, it must take into consideration the well being of children and the families involved in the process. Children will need an adult consent to have them participate in a study, which can be sensitive asking family members or guardians of the child for their involvement. Some families may not want to be involved or may fear further incrimination or violating their privacy. Social workers must present themselves in a caring and empathetic way that does cause further pain or trauma for the family or children involved.
Resources
National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW code of ethics.
Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2017). Research Methods for Social Workers (8th Edition). Pearson Education (US).
Gordon, B.G. (2020) Vulnerability in Research: Basic Ethical Concepts and General Approach to Review. Ochsner Journal, 20 (1) 34-38.
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You have laid out several questions above some are quantitative and others are qualitative. First, what is the aim of your study? Second, have you thought about including experts in the field as a form of triangulation? This tactic is often used in qualitative research studies to substantiate the findings. How do you think this approach can strengthen your outcome and cultural sensitivity
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Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research
Ways in which Qualitative and Quantitative Research Differ
More often than not, individuals undertaking research projects often struggle to determine the best methodology for their projects. The research why most struggle to determine the best methods for them is that they do not always understand how they differ. In fact, most people mistakenly think that they can use the terms interchangeably. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies differ in several ways. Whereas quantitative methods are used to quantify the issue by obtaining numerical data that can be interpreted and changed into something useful, qualitative research methodology is used to develop a better understanding of views, reasons, and motivational factors (O’Neill et al., 2020). Unlike the quantitative method, qualitative research offers essential insights into the topic being investigated. In this respect, the qualitative method is text-based, while the quantitative method is based on numbers. Again, the qualitative research method differs from the quantitative method in that it can be reliable and valid, which depends mainly on the rigor and skill of the researcher. Conversely, the validity and reliability of the quantitative method rely on the instrument or measurement of the device used. The third difference between these methods is that qualitative research is less generalizable while quantitative research is more generalizable (Breet et al., 2021).
The most ideal research methodology for me is a combination of the two. In this respect, the best approach for my study is a mixed research method. The research why the hybrid method is the most ideal methodology for my study is that it will reflect each participant’s viewpoint and help ensure that the findings are based on the experiences of the participants (Wright-Berryman et al., 2018; Singer, 2017). The research question for this study is, “Is the school system obligated to provide education on suicide prevention? And if so, what is the school system’s role? What type of evidence-based programs are in schools for suicide prevention? Do the evidence-based programs decrease the rate of suicide?”
Will ensure that my approach is culturally sensitive by integrating the experiences, cultural beliefs, values, characteristics, traditions, and norms of my target population into the research design that will use, the assessment, and materials. Would also do so by not dressing in any provocative manner throughout the study (Walrath et al., 2015; King, 2001).
