Project proposal Table Options O Title 1. State the proposed title of your project: 2 marks O Caption The Relationship of Social Support in Mental Health: An Investigation Currently Underway Headers & Footer C C 7 Feb at 13:41 O A You have provided the key variables in this How does the level of social support affect the development and course of mental health research question, but the 'development and course' of mental health disorders disorders? can't be investigated in this type of survey study. Reply Delete Table OutlineResearch design: Data collection will be a mixedmethods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data collection: The survey will be administered to a diverse sample of individuals, including those who have and have not experienced mental health issues. Online platforms and community outreach will be used to recruit participants. The survey will include a combination of demographic questions, standardised measures of social support and mental health, and openended questions to elicit detailed information about participants' experiences with social support. The data collection process will begin in 2 months and be completed in 4 months. Data analysis: In order to examine the relationship between social support and mental health, the collected data will be analysed using statistical techniques. In order to identify patterns and trends in the survey data, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (e.g., correlation and regression analysis) will be used. Using qualitative content analysis, the open-ended responses will be analysed to identify themes and patterns in the experiences of participants with social support. Results: A report will be written to describe the main ndings and their implications for mental health policy and practice. It will include tables, gures, and narratives. Conclusion: This project will provide new insights into the role of social support in mental health and the need for interventions that address the barriers to accessing social support. I:I ---- Table Stvles 7 Feb at 13:43 You are only required to undertake Multiple Linear Regression analysis in this study. As there is limited word count for TMA05 (project write up) there is unlikely to be space for undertaking content or thematic analysis. Open ended questions may not be suitable for this study, as the key analysis method is Multiple Linear Regression and won't include analysis of text. In this section you should focus on detailing the surveys that will be used and explaining how each survey relates to the dependent and independent variables for undertaking multiple linear regression. Sou might need to revisit your timelines. Data collection should begin in February (as soon as your project proposal form is signed off) and you will need to have written up and submitted your project write up by 26th April. QReply lEl Delete Gridlines A Research design: Data collection will be a mixedmethods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data collection: The survey will be administered to a diverse sample of individuals, including those who have and have not experienced mental health issues. Online platforms and community outreach will be used to recruit participants. The survey will include a combination of demographic questions, standardised measures of social support and mental health, and open-ended questions to elicit detailed information about participants' experiences with social support. The data collection process will begin in 2 months and be completed in 4 months. Data analysis: In order to examine the relationship between social support and mental health, the collected data will be analysed using statistical techniques. In order to identify patterns and trends in the survey data, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (e .g., correlation and regression analysis) will be used. Using qualitative content analysis, the open-ended responses will be analysed to identify themes and patterns in the experiences of participants with social support. Results: A report will be written to describe the main ndings and their implications for mental health policy and practice. It will include tables, gures, and narratives. Conclusion: This project will provide new insights into the role of social support in mental health and the need for interventions that address the barriers to accessing social support. =l =--- lZlZl ll Table Stules n. 7 Feb at 13:43 In this section you should focus on detailing the surveys that will be used and explaining how each survey relates to the dependent and independent variables for undertaking multiple linear regression. war You might need to revisit your timelines. Data collection should begin in February _ (as soon as your project proposal form is E signed off) and you will need to have written up and submitted your project write up by 26th April. Af For your survey study, you will only be collecting one data type, it can be confusing as sometimes surveys are referred to as 'qualitative' but they collect numeric data. Mixed-methods specifically combines qualitative interviews with survey methods to get breadth and depth of a subject, and this is not possible in your survey study. Showless Reply it'll Delete Gridlines O 4. Explain which psychological theories] models your project relates to (Word limit: 100 words). 10 rr__l._ A The Social Support and Buffering Hypothesis: According to this theory, social support can buffer the negative effects of stress on mental health. Social support can help individuals cope with stressors and maintain mental well-being. The Social Network Theory: Relationships and social connections play an important role in promoting mental health, according to this theory. It has been suggested that individuals with strong social networks have better mental health outcomes. The Social Ecological Model: According to this model, understanding the interactions between individuals and their social environments is crucial to determining mental health outcomes. It is suggested in the model that social support is one of the key factors inuencing mental health at various levels of the social ecology, including the individual, family, community, and society. || l_I_L Table Styles Table Options Title Caption i 7 Feb at 13:50 Clear brief descriptions of relevant theories / models related to your topics of interest. Adding references for each of the theories / model would further enhance your description. Columns Table Font Size A Outline how you will operationalise the measurement of your data to facilitate your analysis, i.e. use existing scales, develop a scale or other. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) will be used to measure social support. Family, friends, and signicant others are assessed as sources of social support. Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL90-R) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) will be used to measure mental health. Mental health symptoms and overall quality of life are assessed using these measures. Selfreported questions will be used to collect demographic data, including age, gender, race/ ethnicity, education, and income. Open-ended responses: Participants will be asked to provide detailed information about their experiences with social support, including types of support received, barriers to receiving support, and perceived effectiveness of different types of support. To identify themes and patterns in participants' experiences, qualitative content analysis will be used to analyse these responses. In order to ensure that the data is accurate and complete, it will be cleaned. In the case of missing data, multiple imputations will be used, as appropriate. In order to identify patterns and trends in the collected data, descriptive statistics, correlation. and reg: 6,281 words 3 - This is a detailed description of your study. As highlighted above, please focus just on the element of the study that includes the multiple linear regression. You have not included any items from the MSPSS, ISEL, SCL90R or WHOQOL- BREF at the end of this document. These three surveys are likely to be appropriate for your study but need to be reviewed before approval. The SCL90R is not an appropriate survey to include in your study as it is a clinical diagnostic tool. Please amend this statement and include the required items at the end of the document. Please explain briey how you intend to make use of the demographic data in your study. This could be to monitor the representation of your sample or perhaps used as control variables in Multiple Linear Regression. You mention using multiple imputations for missing data make sure you have read the scoring guide for each survey to make sure that you do not go above the missing data limit for each survey, which is often not more than 5% of missing data. and complete, it will be cleaned. In the case of missing data, multiple irnputations will be used, as appropriate. In order to identify patterns and trends in the collected data, descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis will be used. Participants' experiences with social support will be analysed using qualitative content analysis to identify themes and patterns. Research questions , hypotheses, and the conceptual framework of the project will be used to interpret the results. the scoring guide for each survey to make sure that you do not go above the missing data limit for each survey, which is often not more than 5% of missing data. Ensure all elements of your study are only using surveys and that all survey data Why do you feel your chosen method (survey) is the most appropriate for your project? This project would benet from a survey. This is because it allows for the collection of large amounts of data from a diverse sample of participants in a relatively short period of time. As well as providing reliable and valid data, surveys allow the use of standardised measures. In addition, surveys are cost effective and can be administered remotely, so a large and diverse group of participants can be reached. These are some good reasons for using surveys. Providing information about the validity of each survey you intend to use would lrther enhance this section. Outline your participant recruitment plan. Describe your potential participants (number, demographic information). Describe how you plan to recruit them (e.g. work colleagues, friends, neighbours, from Sona Systems). If you are planning to recruit a group of participants with a particular demographic or characteristic, how will you do this? Are there any participants whom you would exclude, and why? If you are planning to recruit participants by using social media or websites, please explain how. Identify the population of interest: This study focuses on adults who are currently receiving treatment for mental health disorders. To reach the target population, an online and ofine recruitment strategy will be developed. Recruiting materials might be distributed to mental health clinics and hospitals by posting advertisements on social media platforms, online forums and websites. Participants will be screened through an online survey or phone call to ensure they meet the inclusion criteria for the study (e.g., adults over 18, diagnosed with a mental health disorder, receiving treatment). Prior to participating in the study, participants will receive detailed information about the study and be asked to provide informed consent. A recruitment log will be kept to track the number of participants recruited, the methods used to recruit them, and any challenges encountered during recruitment. The sample will be monitored to ensure that it represents the population of interest and is large enough to achieve the desired statistical power. Participants will be followed up periodically to check on their progress and ensure that they are still willing to participate. Recruitment will be closed once the desired sample size is rear' 6,281 words 3 It won't be possible for you to target people who are receiving treatment for mental health disorders in this study. You can sample from the general population, but you cannot target those with disorders, you cannot contact mental health clinics or hospitals. This is due to the ethical constraints of undertaking this student project. Please amend your recruitment strategy. Please reconsider your screening process, it is not feasible to undertake telephone screening for your study. You can include screening questions in your survey to ensure that your sample are over 18 but you cannot screen for mental health disorders or treatment for mental health disorders. Please amend this statement. For your sample size, please calculate how many people you will need to include. Advice for this has been posted on the Tutor Group Forum. Do let me know if you need help calculating sample size. It is not feasible in this study for you to monitor engagement with the study as all participants should complete the survey anonvmouslv. As such. you Participants will be followed up sample size. periodically to check on their progress and ensure that they are It is not feasible in this study still willing to participate. for you to monitor Recruitment will be closed once engagement with the study as the desired sample size is all participants should reached. complete the survey anonymously. As such, you will not have their contact details. You can distribute the invitation to complete your study through SONA and your social media channels but you will not be able to check in on individuals. Outline your proposed Sign up for a Qualtrics account You have misunderstood the procedure. You are expected and log in. question here. to use Qualtrics to design your questionnaire; please discuss A new survey can be created by The study procedure asks you with your tutor if you foresee clicking the "Create Survey" any difficulties with this. button in the survey section. to describe your study from Please include a copy of Create a new survey using a the perspective of your draft survey with this template or from scratch. participants. So this section is assignment. asking you to detail how To design the questionnaire, use the drag-and-drop interface. participants will be contacted, Various question types are how they will find your available, including multiple Qualtrics study, and what choice, rating scales, and open- happens when they click on ended questions. Adapt the your Qualtrics link. This questions to the research should include that the objectives and hypotheses. participants will view the Using skip logic, you can skip participant information, data questions that are not relevant to management plan, and certain participants consent form before agreeing to participate. Those who Preview and test the agree will then complete any questionnaire: Make sure the questionnaire looks and works screening questions and they as expected. To identify anv provide responses to each err 6,281 words survey. The study will endWhat type of data will your study produce, and how will these data relate to your research question? Discuss your data analysis plan. Focus groups, interviews, or openended questions in the questionnaire will provide qualitative data. This type of data can provide valuable insights into participant experiences, beliefs, and perspectives regarding social support and mental health. Quantitative data will be collected from the questionnaire, including multiple choice, rating scale, and Likert scale responses. These data can be analysed statistically to identify patterns and relationships. vb You should not include any focus groups, interviews, or openended questions in this study, as this is the wrong methodology for your chosen project. Your project should only include surveys, as outlined in the brief for survey studies. Please amend this statement to include only surveys. This question asks you to describe your surveys and explain which will be your dependent and independent variables for undertaking multiple linear regression. Please ensure that you have a good understanding of multiple linear regression before progressing with your study. This analysis method is introduced in Week 6 of the module materials. Please get in touch with me in the Project Forum if you have any queries about this analysis method. than-\"Au-J- A response) |:| 3. Mental Health: 1] a. Have you been diagnosed with a mental health disorder? (Yes/Now *- 7 Feb at 14:23 b. How would you rate your current mental health? (Using a _l__.il_(ert scale)'|1 c. Have you received treatment for your mental health in the past year? (Yes/Now d. On a scale of 0 to 10, how much stress do you feel in your daily 1ife? 6. Have you ever felt hopeless or helpless? (Yes/Now f. How satised are you with your quality of life? (Using a _I__,i_l_(_e_1;t scalem 4. Openended Questions: 1] a. Can you describe your experiences with social support in detail? b. How effective do you believe social support is in helping you manage your mental health'm Unfortunately you will not be able to include these questions in your study as it focuses on those with diagnosed mental health disorders. You can, however, evaluate general wellbeing and there are many appropriate surveys available. The open ended questions cannot be included as they are not compatible with Multiple Linear Regression analysis. Show less 0. Are there any specic types of support you have received that you believe have been particularly helpful or unhelpful in managing your mental health? TI 5. Final Question: Tl a. Is there anything else you would like to add regarding your experiences with social support and mental health? (Open-ended response) 2. Social Support: a. How satisfied are you with the amount of support you receive from your family? (Using a Likert scale) b. How satisfied are you with the amount of support you receive from your friends? (Using a Likert scale) . c. How satisfied are you with the amount of support you receive from your significant others? (Using a Likert scale) d. How often do you receive emotional support from your family? (Using a frequency scale) e. How often do you receive emotional support from your friends? (Using a frequency scale) f. How often do you receive emotional support from your significant others? (Using a frequency scale) g. Are there any barriers that prevent you from accessing social support? (Open-ended response)c. Education 8 Feb at 09:47 d. Occupation Which questionnaire is this? 2. Social Support: a. How satisf eceive from your family? (Using a Like Reply Delete b. How satisfied are you with the amount of support you receive from your friends? (Using a Likert scale) c. How satisfied are you with the amount of support you receive from your significant others? (Using a Likert scale) d. How often do you receive emotional support from your family? (Using a frequency scale) e. How often do you receive emotional support from your friends? (Using a frequency scale) f. How often do you receive emotional support from your significant others? (Using a frequency scale) g. Are there any barriers that prevent you from accessing social support? (Open-ended response)