You will have been working on a group topic in workshops and should have much of this material prepared. You will also be doing a group presentation in the last week of the module on this topic and that material and the feedback from the session will also help you complete this workbook.
Note that throughout this workbook you are NOT required to use full sentences (apart from the last question) and are encouraged to use bullet points, lists and diagrams if appropriate to get the facts across in a concise format.
Please answer ALL sections – the workbook will be marked as a whole using standard university assessment criteria as given in the module guide.
Note that although you researched this topic as a group THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL PIECE OF WORK and each student must submit an assignment. Although some elements such as key references may be similar we expect this work to be unique and individual.
Sabina Rokib
Ashley Morrit
Lauren Bowmer
Brooke
Stevie
Tuesday 2pm
How do mental health relationships affect illnesses
Background to the topic you have researched
You are required to propose a study in the topic area you are researching that uses a quantitative methodology that we have studied this year (observational, correlational or experimental). Use bullet points and be concise
What sort of analysis would you use to analyse your data (be specific as to the statistical test) and why. What results would you expect to find
You are required to propose a study in the topic area you are researching that uses a qualitative methodology. Use bullet points and be concise.
Write a brief description comparing the information you would gain from doing the two studies and pointing out the differences between quantitative and qualitative methods. If you had to choose one of these research studies you have proposed which would you do and why? Which of the two methodologies appeals most to you and why? This section should be written in continuous text (not bullet points) and be no more than 750 words.
There two main methods used in scientific research which are qualitative method and quantitative method. Both methodologies make us various techniques to perform research operations which include data collection methods, data analysis and reporting. Qualitative methodology is explanatory research. Explanatory provides understanding of reason behind certain theory, opinions and motivations. It provides mental vision into certain problem. It provides insights to a theory which will lead to quantitative research. In this study qualitative will describe characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder that is emotion and self-image characteristics which will lay foundation of the complete randomized trials. Which will test the effects of cognitive therapy on borderline patient? It will help uncover and contextualize the characteristics of borderline patients. The method of data collection in qualitative research includes focus group, interviews and observations. The size of sample is usually small, mostly from certain quota. In this research we have two quota, patients with borderline personality disorder and patient without personality disorder and sample size was 12. The method of data collection was individual interview.
To quantify data obtained from the research in order to conduct statistics test on hypothesis and conclude on certain assumption quantitative research is used. It generated numerical data that can be transformed to testable statistics. It made use a sample to generalized information about population. It uncovers trends and patterns and formulates facts using measurable data. The methods of data collection include survey, observation, experiments, interviews and longitudinal studies. In our study we used a sample size of 1000 to generalize effects of psychodynamic therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy on borderline patients. This will help us gather facts about effects of cognitive therapy on borderline patients, can these treated reduced the level self-destructions among patients.
Qualitative research is used to formulate theory as compared to quantitative research which tests concepts that build up the theory. Qualitative methods describe the problem under investigations from side of those experiencing. In psychology qualitative research is most appropriate because they will help the researcher to describe and formulate theories around borderline mental effects. It will help the researcher to understand the behaviour behind borderline patients and how to use cognitive therapy to reduce these self-destructive behaviours. Therefore the most appealing method is qualitative research.
The main advantages of using qualitative methodology are that the data collected is comprehensive and complete. The researcher can use open –ended question to capture all information needed from borderline patients which will not be so in quantitative methodology. Qualitative methodology focuses less on data metric and more on what information can be obtained from research. Therefore the research can evaluate the subject material (borderline patient) in more detail. Also qualitative methodology does not follow a static of data collection. The researcher can shift gears if the current source of information does not offer relevant data and find information from relevant sources. Qualitative data is more human experience and observational in nature, the research will be able to describe the experience of borderline patients. Therefore the best research methodology to be applied in psychology is qualitative method.
References
Bateman, A., & Tyrer, P. (2004). Psychological treatment for personality disorders. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 378-388.
Bennett, P. (2011). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (Third edition ed.). Berkshire: McGraw Hill Open university press.
Coid, J. e. (2006). Prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in Great Britain. British Journal of Psychiatry, 188, 423-431.
Comer, R.J. (2013). Abnormal Psychology (Eighth edition ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
Evershed, S. (2011). Treatment of personality disorder: Skills based therapies. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 206-213.
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