Question.4068 - Qualitative Research Workshop: Week 2 By Day 7 Please revisit your Workshop thread and add to or refine your research problem and purpose statement process. Add other comments that summarize the development of your research ideas.
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Introduction Refining a research problem and purpose statement are important aspects needed to develop a well-focused and impactful study. This journey often involves revisiting initial ideas, narrowing the scope, and aligning the research with scholarly standards. My research centers on the differential impact of social media on adolescents’ mental health and social behavior, an area influenced by the digital world’s pervasive role in young lives. The refinement of variables—such as differentiating passive scrolling from active engagement—has been instrumental in sharpening the focus of the study and ensuring its relevance to current issues. Research Problem To develop a precise research problem, various factors, such as the dynamic nature of social media and the extensive existing literature on its effects, must be considered. To address these issues, I narrowed the scope to the adolescent developmental stage, which is susceptible to social influences. My research passion generally revolves around the current scenario happening with the emergence of the digital world, which is the impact of social media on the developmental period of adolescents. For instance, significant physical, emotional, and social changes have been evident during the adolescent developmental period. This process involved evaluating various variables, including specific social media activities, for example, passive scrolling vs active engagement, and demographic factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic background. Resources such as Walden University’s Litmus Test 2016 were invaluable in ensuring my research problem and purpose were clear, feasible, and aligned with rigorous academic. Purpose Statement The study aims to explain and explore the differential impact of social media on adolescents’ mental health and social behavior. The journey of refining my research topic has been enlightening, where issues, such as global understanding and evaluation of developmental challenges adolescents face with social media inclusion. Similarly, it was imperative to carefully narrow down the variables required for the study, such as passive or active scrolling. Careful thought is needed to narrow down the variables to be studied. Next Steps Moving forward, I plan to deepen my understanding of methodological approaches suitable for studying social media’s effects, including surveys, longitudinal studies, and qualitative research. I need to focus on selecting appropriate measurement tools and defining operational variables will be critical. I may also be required to collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and relevant insights that can even enrich the development of my research framework. Conclusion Developing my research ideas has been a reflective and iterative process emphasizing precision and clarity. Narrowing the scope to the adolescent developmental stage allowed a focused investigation of how social media activities impact mental health and social behavior. The journey has highlighted the importance of evaluating key variables, selecting suitable methodologies, and operationalizing definitions to create a robust research framework. The following steps will involve exploring appropriate methodological approaches, refining measurement tools, and collaborating with peers to strengthen the study. These efforts aim to contribute meaningful insights into the complex relationship between social media and adolescent development, providing a foundation for future research and interventions. References Beyens, I., Pouwels, J. L., van Driel, I. I., Keijsers, L., & Valkenburg, P. M. (2020). The effect of social media on well-being differs from adolescent to adolescent. Scientific reports, 10(1), 10763. Dahl, R. E. (2001). Affect regulation, brain development, and behavioral/emotional health in adolescence. CNS spectrums, 6(1), 60-72. Walden University. (2016). Research Resources: Research Planning & WritingLinks to an external site. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/resources/planningMore Articles From Research
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