Proposal Research Method Draft

Proposal Research Method Draft Student Name Department of Psychology, Wayne State University PSY 2020: Research Methods TA Name Date Research Question What is the relationship between parenting practice and cyberbullying? Hypothesis It is hypothesized that poor parental practices have a positive association with an increased risk of cyberbullying among adolescents. Proposed Method Cyberbullying is a significant concern among adolescents, with detrimental effects on their mental health and well-being. Previous research on this issue has focused on various factors, including peer relationships, individual characteristics, and school environments. Mesch (2009) examined parental mediation, internet behaviors, and cyberbullying, Agatston et al. (2007) examined students' views on cyberbullying, and Wölfer et al. (2013) examined school cyberbullying prevention measures. There is a lack of substantial research that focuses explicitly on the correlation between parental practices and cyberbullying. This proposed research seeks to address this gap by investigating the relationship between parenting practices and cyberbullying among adolescents. Participants A study on parental practices associated with cyberbullying must target parents or guardians who have children who are active or can navigate simple digital technology devices with ease. The study will focus on recruiting adequate participants from various demographic backgrounds and ensure the generalizability of the results. The aim will be at least 200 participants who are parents of children aged 13 to 18 years and balanced distribution in terms of males and females. Moreover, the personal investigator will ensure that recruitment accounts for as many ethnicities and races in this nation as possible to capture the variations in parenting practices in different cultural contexts. The inclusion criteria will be based on the individual's age and willingness to participate. The exclusion criteria will be individuals without children or with children outside the age of 13 and 18 years and failure to provide informed consent. Furthermore, participants will be recruited in community centers, schools, and social media platforms that adolescents frequently visit. The information included in the recruitment materials is the study purpose, procedures, and participant's rights. The participants will provide informed consent by filling out consent forms that will outline the study purpose, procedures, and potential benefits and risks that the study will have to participants and the community in general. However, this study will have no compensation token, which will also be disclosed during recruitment to ensure transparency. A thank you note will be incorporated in the final compilation of the project as an appreciation for participants'...