Social Science Research

. This new edition gives students valuable practice in reading and evaluating research. All major methods of research are illustrated, including qualitative research, content/document analysis, survey research, observational research, experimental research, and program evaluation. . The articles deal with contemporary topics that will hold your students' attention. . The lines in each article are sequentially numbered. This allows easy reference to specific parts of the articles during classroom discussions. . Factual Questions at the end of each article encourage students to read for methodological and substantive points. . The Answer Key provides answers to the Factual Questions. The line numbers where the answers can be found are included, making the key easy to use. . The Questions for Discussion at the end of each article address broad issues of research design and overall research quality. . Ideal for homework assignments followed by classroom discussions at the next class meeting.

Lomand, Turner

Survey Research 1. Conspiracy Beliefs About HIV/AIDS Among HIV-Positive African American Patients in Rural Alabama Psychological Reports 2. Adolescent Internet Usage in Taiwan: Exploring Gender Differences Adolescence 3. A Survey of the Health, Sleep, and Development of Children Adopted From China Health & Social Work 4. Bullies Move Beyond the Schoolyard: A Preliminary Look at Cyberbullying Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice 5. "I Missed the Bus": School Grade Transition, the Wilmington Truancy Center, and Reasons Youth Don't Go to School Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Observational Research 6. Does Therapist Experience Influence Interruptions of Women Clients? Journal of Feminist Family Therapy 7. Motivational Signage Increases Physical Activity on a College Campus Journal of American College Health 8. Shopping Center Fire Zone Parking Violators: An Informal Look Perceptual and Motor Skills Correlational Research 9. Students' Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness: A Laughing Matter? Psychological Reports 10. Relationships of Assertiveness, Depression, and Social Support Among Older Nursing Home Residents Behavior Modification 11. Correlations Between Humor Styles and Loneliness Psychological Reportsz Experimental Research 12. A Night to Remember: A Harm-Reduction Birthday Card Intervention Reduces High-Risk Drinking During 21st Birthday Celebrations Journal of American College Health 13. Foot-in-the-Door Technique Using a Courtship Request: A Field Experiment Psychological Reports 14. Counting Bones: Environmental Cues That Decrease Food Intake Perceptual and Motor Skills 15. The Effects of Wearing a Costume on Charitable Donations Psychological Reports 16. Baby Think It Over: Evaluation of an Infant Simulation Intervention for Adolescent Pregnancy PreventionHealth & Social Work Causal-Comparative Research 17. Benefits to Police Officers of Having a Spouse or Partner in the Profession of Police Officer Psychological Reports 18. Relationship of Personalized Jerseys and Aggression in Women's Ice Hockey Perceptual and Motor Skills 19. Significance of Gender and Age in African American Children's Response to Parental Victimization Health & Social Work 20. Age Effects in Earwitness Recall of a Novel Conversation Perceptual and Motor Skills Program Evaluation 21. Feasibility of an Intergenerational Tai Chi Program: A Community-Based Participatory Research Project Journal of Intergenerational Relationships 22. Using the Internet to Facilitate Positive Attitudes of College Students Toward Aging and Working With Older Adults Journal of Intergenerational Relationships 23. Reducing Adolescent Substance Abuse and Delinquency: Pilot Research of a Family-Oriented Psychoeducation Curriculum Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse 24. Evaluation of a Program Designed to Reduce Relational Aggression in Middle School Girls Journal of School Violence 25. An Application of Fear Appeal Messages to Enhance the Benefits of a Jail Encounter Program for Youthful Offenders Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Content/Document Analysis 26. A Review of Online Social Networking Profiles By Adolescents: Implications for Future Research and Intervention Adolescence 27. Professional Human Service Occupation Biases Represented in General Psychology Textbooks Journal of Instructional Psychology Qualitative Research 28. Perceptions and Beliefs About Body Size, Weight, and Weight Loss Among Obese African American Women: A Qualitative Inquiry Health Education & Behavior 29. Newlyweds' Unexpected Adjustments to Marriage Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal 30. "More Than a Liver": Social Work's Contribution to the Well-Being of People Undergoing Treatment for Hepatitis C Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions 31. Exploring Young Adults' Perspectives on Communication With Aunts Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 32. The Multiple Roles That Youth Development Program Leaders Adopt With Youth Youth & Society 33. Adventure Therapy: A Supplementary Group Therapy Approach for Men Psychology of Men and Masculinity 34. Help-Seeking Behaviors and Depression Among African American Adolescent Boys Social Work Combined Qualitative/Quantitative Research 35. Evaluating the Use of Reflective Counseling Group Supervision for Military Counselors in Taiwan Research on Social Work Practice 36. Prevalence and Pedagogy: Understanding Substance Abuse in Schools Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education 37. Unretired and Better Than Ever: Older Adults As Foster Parents for Children Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services Meta-Analysis 38. Project D.A.R.E. Outcome Effectiveness Revisited American Journal of Public Health Appendix A: Reading Research Reports: A Brief Introduction