RES7400 Week 4 Assignment
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Danny TutorResearch Proposal: Step Four
Throughout the next six weeks, you will plan and propose a quantitative
research design of your choice, which may (or may not) involve an area of
interest for your doctoral dissertation. You will select a research topic,
generate testable hypotheses, review relevant literature, describe
participant selection procedures, identify data collection methods, describe
the proposed quantitative research design, address potential ethical
problems, and describe limitations of your research proposal.
This assignment is the fourth step toward completing your final research
proposal in Week 6. In a two to three page paper, in addition to the Title
Page and References Page, answer the following. Please use the Kallet
(2004) and Krosnick (1999) articles for further guidance on how to prepare
the methods section and how to construct a survey.
Data Collection Measure: Choose one of the following to measure your
data:
a. Design a survey (10-15 items): This should be ready for
administration, so include clear instructions about how respondents
should take, complete, and return the survey. Pay careful attention
to issues of design: question ordering, question phrasing, closed- or
open-ended questions, overall convenience and attractiveness of
the questionnaire, etc.
b. Select a systematic observation technique: Describe the setting for
gathering your data, write instructions for observations to be made,
explain how you will code and/or analyze these data to measure
your variables, etc.
Be sure to include an APA formatted title page and references page.
Point value: 12 points
Aligns with Weekly Learning Outcomes: 5
Aligns with Course Learning Outcomes: 1, 7
Research Proposal: Step Four
Student’s name
Institution
Instructor
Date
Research Topic: The Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health
Social media usage has risen, particularly among youth, raising mental health
concerns. Teenage social media use and mental health indicators including anxiety, self-
esteem, and sleep quality are studied in this research. This study surveys social media
engagement and its psychological effects on young well-being. According to Martin, (2016)
understanding these dynamics is crucial to devising methods to prevent harmful impacts and
improve adolescent social media habits.
Survey Design for Measuring the Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescent
Mental Health
Instructions for Respondents:
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
Answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.
There are no right or wrong answers.
Your responses are confidential and will be used for research purposes only.
Survey Questions:
How old are you? (Open-ended)
What is your gender? (Male, Female, Prefer not to say)
On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media? (Open-
ended)
Which social media platforms do you use regularly? (Check all that apply:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Others)
How often do you feel anxious or stressed after using social media? (Never,
Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always)
Do you feel that social media has a positive or negative impact on your self-
esteem? (Positive, Negative, No impact)
How often do you compare yourself to others on social media? (Never, Rarely,
Sometimes, Often, Always)
Have you ever experienced cyberbullying on social media? (Yes, No)
How often do you feel pressure to present yourself in a certain way on social
media? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always)
Do you feel that your social media use affects your sleep quality? (Yes, No)
How satisfied are you with your social life? (Very satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral,
Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied)
Do you think social media has an impact on your mental health? (Yes, No, Not
sure)
If yes, how would you describe the impact? (Positive, Negative, Both positive
and negative)
Instructions for Completion and Return:
Please complete the survey by [02/03/2024].
Return the completed survey to the provided email
Data Analysis:
Responses to closed-ended questions will be quantitatively analyzed using
statistical software.
Open-ended responses will be qualitatively analyzed for themes related to
social media use and mental health.
The relationship between social media use and mental health indicators (e.g.,
anxiety, self-esteem, sleep quality) will be assessed.
Ethical Considerations:
Ensure confidentiality and anonymity of respondents.
Obtain informed consent from participants, especially if they are minors.
Address any potential psychological risks associated with discussing mental
health.
Limitations:
Self-reported data may be subject to bias.
Cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causality.
The sample may not be representative of all adolescents.
This survey design aims to collect comprehensive data on the impact of social media
use on adolescent mental health, while considering ethical issues and potential limitations of
the research. In conclusion, this research employs a well-designed survey to reveal the
complex relationship between adolescent social media use and mental health. Social media
usage and its psychological consequences are examined to see how they affect mental health
markers including anxiety, self-esteem, and sleep quality. The research will comprehensively
examine teens' social media use and its effects on well-being to help explain this modern
phenomenon. This research will contribute to academic discourse and affect educators,
mental health practitioners, and policymakers (Medruţ, 2021). The data may affect adolescent
social media health initiatives by showing patterns and trends. The goal is to help young
people navigate the digital world to improve their mental health and personal development,
producing a more aware and resilient generation in the ever-changing social media world.
References
Martin, E. (2016). Survey questionnaire construction. Survey methodology, 13, 1-13.
Medruţ, F. P. (2021). The Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health–
Depression and Anxiety: A Review. Social Work Review/Revista de Asistenta Sociala,
(2).