FINAL TOPIC SELECTION ASSIGNMENT Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection Assignment (Example) Student Name Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies, Liberty University Author Note Student Name Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies, Liberty University I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Student Name Email: name@liberty.edu 1 FINAL TOPIC SELECTION ASSIGNMENT 2 Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection Assignment Final Topic of Interest: Does animal-assisted therapy effect children in the Latino community that are victims of childhood sexual abuse? Gap Statement: “Further research examining the effectiveness of AAT across a range of ethnicities to more accurately determine for whom this kind of intervention is most appropriate is needed” (Signal et al., 2017, p. 92). Reference Signal, T., Taylor, N., Prentice, K., McDade, M., & Burke, K. (2017). Going to the dogs: A quasi-experimental assessment of animal assisted therapy for children who have experienced abuse, Applied Developmental Science, 21(2), 8193. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2016.1165098 This article explores the idea of animal assisted therapy (AAT) in children who have suffered from childhood sexual trauma and demonstrated avoidance related symptomology. The study concluded that there is encouraging evidence that AAT improves some symptomology. Variables To Be Measured (If Quantitative Example) This study will use animal assisted therapy as the independent variable and clinical symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder as the dependent variable. **Note the example below is not related to this quantitative paper, but is a simple example of what a qualitative Final Topic Selection will look like: Research Strategy (If Qualitative Example) FINAL TOPIC SELECTION ASSIGNMENT 3 A phenomenology approach would be most appropriate in answering the research question because the researcher is exploring the lived experience of working mothers in the medical field. Cultural Consideration The term “Latino” can encompass several different races, ethnicities, and cultures. I must consider that an individual may identify as ethnically Latino but may have different values, beliefs, and attitudes than others with the same self-identity. This is important to consider because these differences may affect the how individuals understand/perceive trauma. COUC 515 TOPIC SELECTION: FINAL TOPIC SELECTION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1. After THOROUGHLY reviewing the feedback given by your professor regarding your three topic selections, use the most “researchable topic” to work on for your Research Proposal Paper Assignment. Resubmit the Topic Selection, heeding any and ALL feedback given, in the same format as Part 1. 2. In addition to heeding feedback and editing as needed, if your study will be quantitative (meaning, you will be measuring variables), identify the variables that can be measured. A simple example would be if you are studying the level depression in adolescents after conducting the intervention of mindfulness strategies, then you would identify depression as the dependent variable and mindfulness strategies as the independent variable. 3. In addition to heeding feedback and editing as needed, if your study will be qualitative (meaning, you are exploring an experience and not measuring variables), identify which qualitative research strategy might fit best with your research question (see Ch.16 in the Heppner et al. text). Note: Your assignment should not have more than one topic listed, should have with one gap statement, and the variables listed (if quantitative)/research strategy (if qualitative). 4. One important area of conducting research is to consider any cultural influences that might occur within the research process. After reading Chapter 9 in your textbook, identify one cultural consideration in researching your population of interest. 5. Assignment should be no more than one page, double spaced in current APA format (excluding the title page). It will reflect the same format as Topic Selection: Find a Gap A sample paper is provided. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. 1 TOPIC SELECTION: FIND A GAP Topic Selection: Find a Gap Assignment Penny Velasquez Liberty University COUC 515 Professor Cassandra Ferreira 10/29/23 Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies, Liberty University Author Note Penny Velasquez I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Penny Velasquez 2 TOPIC SELECTION: FIND A GAP Email: Psvelasquez@liberty.edu Topic Selection: Find a Gap Assignment 1) First Topic of Interest: Could spiritual counseling influence anxiety levels in children of military service members? Gap Statement: The study by Jones et al. (2023) explores the role of spiritual interventions in promoting the psychological well-being of Christian patients diagnosed with anxiety and related mental disorders. According to the study, there is a need to explore the potential relationship between Christian-based therapy and anxiety management among these populations, forming a gap in the proposed research since it offers insights into mental health treatment among vulnerable populations (Jones et al., 2023). Reference Jones, T. L., Garzon, F. L., & Ford, K. M. (2023). Christian accommodative mindfulness in the clinical treatment of shame, depression, and anxiety: Results of an N-of-1 time-series study. Spirituality in clinical practice, 10(2), 118. 3 TOPIC SELECTION: FIND A GAP The study in the context represents a Christian-centric research that explores the role of spiritual counseling in treating mental health conditions considered to bring shame to the affected patients. Throughout the study, the authors have explored the relationship between religious-based therapy initiatives in promoting mental wellness among the target populations. The outcomes of the study reveal that using a Christian-based therapy program offers positive benefits to patients suffering from anxiety because of the alignment with the underlying values and virtues of health promotion. Likewise, the study reveals the complex relationship between beliefs and mental wellness outcomes among the affected patients. 2) Second Topic of Interest: Does animal-assisted therapy affect children in the Latino community who are victims of childhood sexual abuse? Gap Statement: Cassandra Ferreira Reference Leos, R. (2022). Utilizing Animal-Assisted Interventions to Support Mental Health Among Children in San Antonio: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, & Perceptions Among School Staff and Parents (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas School of Public Health). https://www.proquest.com/docview/2719428046 The study shows the connections between animal-assisted therapy and the resilience of children’s mental health. It provides valuable insights into effective strategies for addressing these challenges and offers guidance for educators and parents in nurturing mental resilience. The evidence sheds light on the efficacy of this therapeutic approach, highlighting its advantages in reducing the symptoms of childhood trauma in affected children. The existing evidence aligns 4 TOPIC SELECTION: FIND A GAP with the effectiveness of this therapy in treating trauma and contributes novel perspectives to the study under consideration. 3) Third Topic of Interest: Does the existence of a chronic illness affect the mental well-being of Taiwanese adults? Gap Statement: Based on Chen et al.’s findings in 2022 (p. 2645), it was observed that Taiwanese adults who have been diagnosed with chronic conditions such as diabetes exhibit a heightened prevalence of depression, which is attributed to the mortality risk tied to the condition. This research underscores the scarcity of available evidence concerning the potential linkage between mental health and chronic illnesses, as it specifically focuses on the case of depression in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Reference Chen, V. C. H., Wang, T. N., Hsieh, M. C., Chou, S. Y., Lee, M. C., McIntyre, R. S., … & Yeh, C. J. (2022). Depression, Diabetes Mellitus and Mortality in Older Adults: A National Cohort Study in Taiwan. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2639-2648. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S379174 This article explores the potential relationships between chronic illness diagnosis and mental health outcomes among Taiwanese adults. The results indicate that adults diagnosed with chronic illnesses are likely to be depressed due to the associated mortality, which confirms the need for further studies to explore additional disorders. The results can be used in developing a comprehensive treatment plan for patients diagnosed with mental health illnesses by focusing on a holistic care initiative. 5 TOPIC SELECTION: FIND A GAP References Chen, V. C. H., Wang, T. N., Hsieh, M. C., Chou, S. Y., Lee, M. C., McIntyre, R. S., … & Yeh, C. J. (2022). Depression, Diabetes Mellitus and Mortality in Older Adults: A National Cohort Study in Taiwan. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2639-2648. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S379174 Jones, T. L., Garzon, F. L., & Ford, K. M. (2023). Christian accommodative mindfulness in the clinical treatment of shame, depression, and anxiety: Results of an N-of-1 time-series study. Spirituality in clinical practice, 10(2), 118. Leos, R. (2022). Utilizing Animal-Assisted Interventions to Support Mental Health Among Children in San Antonio: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, & Perceptions Among School Staff and Parents (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas School of Public Health). https://www.proquest.com/docview/2719428046
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