PSY 326 – Social Identity Reduces Depression

PSY 326 – Social Identity Reduces Depression

Subject: Psychology    / General Psychology
Question

The study title is Social Identity Reduces Depression by Fostering Positive Attributions.The authors of this work are Tegan Cruwys, Erica I. South, Katharine H. Green a way, and S.Alexander Hassam. Some of the research questions that the authors are trying to answer include how social identities are associated with better health. Second is how these social identities can help in the process of reducing the overall depression (Cruwys,et al 2015) . The last question that the authortries to answer is the relationship between the social denies and its implication on the social health.One of the main areas that this research can be said to be aligning with is the element of social psychology. In this case the research is purely based on the process of trying to develop acritical path which can be associated with social identities and how it can make individual health better. The research goes an extra mile and tries to link social identity with the process of reducing the overall depression among the individuals (Cruwys, et al 2015). A critical examination of these is based on the study of the social psychology The principle of respect for the autonomy applies in this case. It is built on the fact that having the society or the community near a person makes life of an individual to be better. Social identify helps in the process of identifying the gaps that exists in the community. Through the recognition that the community must exist and that no one can ever live alone it depict that autonomy of nature can never avoided (Cruwys, et al 2015). The principle of Beneficence can also be applied which focuses on the on the overall good which can be made possible through – 2 -121. and Good what is the hypothesis?[Nicole Ubinger]2. social Define this concept and citeyour source [Nicole Ubinger] 3 PSYCHOLOGY ANALYSIS conforming to the community needs to help a person achieve better health and reducedepression.

THIS WAS MY WEEK ONE PAPER> HERE IS THIS WEEKS ASSIGNMENT BELOW

Critique of a Research Study

Reread the full text of the study you selected in Week One. Evaluate the study and write a critique, using the textbook and relevant journal articles to support your analysis of the study. Use the following section headings and content in your paper.

Introduction

State the purpose of the paper. Clearly identify the study being critiqued, by title and authors. Summarize the research question, hypothesis (if a quantitative study), and background information on the topic from the study’s literature review. Did the authors present a well-balanced summary of current knowledge about the topic? Is there any apparent bias in the literature review?

Methods

Differentiate the research design (experimental or non-experimental) and approach (qualitative or quantitative), sampling method, and data collection methods. Indicate the sample size, variables and measures (if a quantitative study), statistical tests (if a quantitative study), coding and analysis procedures (if a qualitative study), and any assumptions made by the researchers. Were the procedures chosen appropriate for the study? What alternative methods would you suggest?

Ethical Aspects

Analyze ethical issues pertaining to this study. Did the researchers explicitly address ethical issues in the article? If not, was there evidence in the report that the participants’ safety and confidentiality were protected? Was an approval process by an Institutional Review Board or similar ethics review committee mentioned? Were any of the practices ethically questionable (deception, coercion, etc.)?

Results

Present a summary of the results of the analysis performed in the study. Did the authors keep their interpretations and conclusions separate from the analysis results (evidence)?

Discussion and Conclusion

Analyze and critique the conclusions drawn by the researchers. Do the conclusions follow logically from the results of the analysis? Evaluate the overall efficacy of the research study by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of aspects of its design and implementation. Identify the limitations noted by the researchers and add any limitations you see that were not mentioned in the article. Describe the directions for future research proposed by the authors and evaluate their appropriateness. Recommend at least one idea for a future study that will overcome some of the limitations of this study. Keep in mind that this suggested future study will serve as the basis for your Final Paper.

Your paper should be four to six pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of five sources that were published within the last 10 years and are documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. These sources should include the article being critiqued, at least three peer-reviewed journal articles, and the course textbook. It is recommended that you visit the Research Methods research guide in the Ashford University Library for suggested articles, as well as searching for articles in the Library’s databases.