Change

 Write a background statement of approximately 2–3 pages that includes: 

1. What you have learned about social change as a social issue.
2. What you have learned about social change as a research problem. Support your insights with academic citations 
3. Describe the gap that your study will address (Study:Challenges with providing mental health services in rural areas)
4.  From the gap, create a brief purpose statement that is aligned with the following research question 
5.  What is the meaning of social change for from a graduate perspective?