Using the information I have provided below, in twelve hundred words assist with a research proposal. All of the references are provided and what each section should be about.

Introduction:

Title: Psychological Impacts of COVID-19: A Comparative Study between Healthcare Workers and the General Population.

The proposed research aims to investigate the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and the general population. This study is essential as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and trauma across the world, affecting individuals from all walks of life. This research will explore the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers and the general population, thereby contributing to our understanding of the mental health consequences of this global crisis.

The principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice will be upheld throughout the research. The process of informed consent will be implemented by providing potential participants with all the relevant information about the study, including its objectives, procedures, and risks. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and will have the freedom to decline participation or withdraw from the study at any point. The confidentiality and privacy of participants will also be ensured throughout the study.

Literature Review:

The literature review will analyze eight empirical, peer-reviewed references published within the past 5-7 years, focusing on the psychological impacts of epidemics and pandemics on healthcare workers and the general population. The literature review will provide an overview of the current state of research in this area and highlight the gaps in the existing literature.

Research Questions/Hypotheses:

The research questions and hypotheses for this study are as follows:

Research Question 1: What are the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers compared to the general population?

Hypothesis 1: Healthcare workers will experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general population.

Research Question 2: What are the coping mechanisms used by healthcare workers and the general population to manage the psychological impacts of COVID-19?

Hypothesis 2: Healthcare workers will use more active coping mechanisms, such as problem-solving and seeking social support, compared to the general population.

Part 2:

Methods and Data Collection:

This study will use a mixed-methods approach. Data will be collected through an online survey, which will include standardized measures to assess stress, anxiety, trauma, coping mechanisms, and resilience. The sample will consist of 300 participants, with 150 healthcare workers and 150 individuals from the general population. The statistical analysis will involve descriptive and inferential statistics, including t-tests and ANOVAs, to compare the psychological impacts of COVID-19 and coping mechanisms between the two groups.

Hypothetical Findings:

The findings of this study are expected to show that healthcare workers experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general population. The study is also expected to reveal that healthcare workers use more active coping mechanisms, such as problem-solving and seeking social support, compared to the general population. These findings will contribute to our understanding of the psychological impacts of pandemics and epidemics on healthcare workers and the general population and inform interventions to support their mental health.

Suggestions for Future Research:

Future research could explore the long-term psychological impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and the general population, as well as the effectiveness of interventions to support their mental health.

Conclusion:

This study aims to investigate the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and the general population. The findings of this study will inform interventions to support the mental health of individuals affected by the pandemic, thereby contributing to the field of psychology. The study upholds the principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice by ensuring the process of informed consent and protecting the confidentiality and privacy of participants.

References

Adhikari, B., & Cheah, P. Y. (2021). Vaccine hesitancy in the COVID-19 era.The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 21(8), 1086.https://doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(21)00390-x

Betty, P., & North Carol, S. (2020). Mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic.New England Journal of Medicine,383(6), 510-12.

Brooks, S. K., Webster, R. K., Smith, L. E., Woodland, L., Wessely, S., Greenberg, N., & Rubin, G. J. (2020). The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence.Lancet (London, England),395(10227), 912-920. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30460-8

De Kock, J.H., Latham, H.A., Leslie, S.J.et al.(2022).A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10070-3

Ho, C., Chee, C., & Ho, R. (2020). Mental health strategies to combat the psychological impact of COVID-19 beyond paranoia and panic. Annals Academy Medical of Singapure, 49 (3), 1-3.

Kim, H. J., & Lee, G. H. A comparative study of the psychological impacts of tasks related and unrelated to COVID-19 on nurses: a cross-sectional study.Journal of Yeungnam medical science,39(3), 216-222. https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2021.01361