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Scenario The first step in writing a research proposal is identifying a viable research question in order to fill a gap in literature and/or solve a problem

 Scenario

The first step in writing a research proposal is identifying a viable research question in order to fill a gap in literature and/or solve a problem. After considering what most interests you in your field of study (academic program) and conducting a preliminary examination of current research in library databases, you will develop a research question and provide a rationalization for its viability for this section of the research project. The research question will serve as the foundation of your research proposal project.

Instructions

Choose a topic on a newer or emerging topic in your field of study.

Topic/Reasearch Question:   What is normal emotional health and mental functioning?

  • Using this FINER protocol, create a research question. Be sure it encompasses each of the following elements: 

FINER Protocol for Research Questions_Deliverable 2.docx

  • Feasible
  • Interesting
  • Novel
  • Ethical
  • Relevant
  • Defend the viability and the FINER protocol of the question 
  • Submit the research question and defense as a single document.

NOTE – Be sure the documents are in APA format (including title page, font, headings) and contain proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Possible References to use;

Baum, E. (2023, December 26). Is There a Difference Between Emotional Health and Mental Health? Red Oak Recovery<Sup>®</Sup>. https://www.redoakrecovery.com/addiction-blog/emotional-health-vs-mental-health/#:~:text=The%20Emotional%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Connection&text=Focusing%20purely%20on%20emotional%20health,components%20of%20mental%20health%20treatment.

Brody, J. E. (2019, June 12). Social Interaction Is Critical for Mental and Physical Health. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/well/live/having-friends-is-good-for-you.html

Chen, Y., Demnitz, N., Yamamoto, S., Yaffe, K., Lawlor, B., & Leroi, I. (2022). Defining brain health: a concept analysis. International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.5564

Crabbe, R. (2023, February 9). Emotional Health vs. Mental Health. Free by the Sea. https://freebythesea.com/emotional-health-vs-mental-health/

Doorley, J. D., Goodman, F. R., Kelso, K. C., & Kashdan, T. B. (2020). Psychological flexibility: What we know, what we do not know, and what we think we know. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 14(12), 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12566

How Does Mental Health Affect Physical Health? (2021, March 30). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/how-does-mental-health-affect-physical-health

Journal, W. S. (2023, February 17). Why the Future of Mental Health Care Could Be in Your Gut – WSJ’s The Future of Everything – WSJ Podcasts. WSJ. https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything/why-the-future-of-mental-health-care-could-be-in-your-gut/893e53c5-f1b2-44ce-afd5-8de5723ee2c1

Lane, R. D., & Smith, R. (2021). Levels of emotional awareness: theory and measurement of a socio-emotional skill. Journal of Intelligence, 9(3), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fjintelligence9030042

Quadt, L., Critchley, H., & Nagai, Y. (2022). Cognition, emotion, and the central autonomic network. Autonomic Neuroscience, 238, 102948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autneu.2022.102948

Schweizer, S., Gotlib, I. H., & Blakemore, S. J. (2020). The role of affective control in emotion regulation during adolescence. Emotion, 20(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1037%2Femo0000695

FINER Protocol for Research Questions

Feasible

How is the proposed study manageable in scope, population, and resources?

Interesting

How is the proposed study thought-provoking and appealing to a particular audience as well as the researcher?

Novel

How is the proposed study original, and how does it fill a gap in the literature?

Ethical

How will the researcher ensure that participants and any data collected are treated with respect for privacy and confidentiality?

Relevant

Why is the proposed study important at this time and/or in a particular circumstance?