The consequences of social media use on teenage mental health.

What research proposal which you describe The consequences of social media use on teenage mental health? and identify how it might be carried out.

What would be the design of the experiment and why is the best design for your study (e.g., correlational non-experimental design, between-subjects, within-subjects, or mixed experimental design). Identify the variables of interest (for experimental studies, identify independent variables and dependent variables). how many participants should be involved in the study? Describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria. How will they be recruited (e.g., convenience sample, random sampling, etc.)? What materials or instruments will be used in the experiment? What items will you need to run your study (tests, gadgets, paper/ pencils, etc.)? Clearly state if any tests/surveys/instruments are self-created or used in a previous study. If using established instruments, be sure to cite properly and include a copy in the Appendix. What is a clear description of all procedures to be followed in the study? This should be a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the study. will there be groups? Will there be manipulation to control variables? Provide the steps of the study in chronological order for the reader. Write in the conditional tense since the study will not be carried out.

Replicating these studies today would be difficult due to the significant changes in ethical standards for research. However, learning from these studies can help us understand human behavior factors and develop ethical guidelines for research.

Resources

Pelham, B. W., & Blanton, H. (2019). Conducting research in psychology: Measuring the weight of smoke (5th ed.). Sage Publishing. ISBN-13: 9781544333342