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CurrentIssuePaper.docxCurrent Issue Paper.
Topic: Identity and self-esteem related to social media use and exposure
Approach the current issue using a bio-psycho-social framework. You are to analyze and explain the issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in psychotherapy.
Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic, demonstrate an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.
You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.
The paper should be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7-10 pages. If you exceed 10 pages, points will be deducted.
Criteria:
· Description/explanation of issue or topic
· Summary of relevant research/evidence base
· Analysis of the current issue using appropriate developmental theories and discussing implications to psychotherapy.
· Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.
· Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.
· Grammar and paper guidelines (APA-style, 7- 10 pages) double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.
References
Gündüz, U. (2017). The effect of social media on identity construction. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 8(5), 85-85.
Vogel, E. A., Rose, J. P., Roberts, L. R., & Eckles, K. (2014). Social comparison, social media, and self-esteem. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 3(4), 206.
Greenhow, C., & Robelia, B. (2009). Informal learning and identity formation in online social networks. Learning, media and technology, 34(2), 119-140.
Orehek, E., & Human, L. J. (2017). Self-expression on social media: Do tweets present accurate and positive portraits of impulsivity, self-esteem, and attachment style?. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(1), 60-70.
Dalton, J. C., & Crosby, P. C. (2013). Digital identity: How social media are influencing student learning and development in college. Journal of College and Character, 14(1), 1-4. doi:http://dx.doi.org.msp.idm.oclc.org/10.1515/jcc-2013-0001
Newman, B. M., & Newman, P. R. (2016). Theories That Emphasize the Interaction Between the Person and the Environment. In Theories of human development (2nd ed., pp. 223-249). New York, NY: Psychology Press.
Current Issue Paper.
Topic:
Identity and self
-
esteem related to social media use and exposure
Approach the
current
issue using a bio
-
psycho
-
social framework. You are to ana
lyze and explain the
issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in
psychotherapy.
Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic,
demonstrate
an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and
illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.
You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.
The paper shoul
d be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7
-
10 pages. If you exceed 10
pages, points will be deducted.
Criteria:
·
Description/explanation of issue or topic
·
Summary of relevant research/evidence base
·
Analysis of the current issue using appropria
te developmental theories and discussing
implications to psychotherapy.
·
Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.
·
Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.
·
Grammar and paper guideline
s (APA
-
style, 7
-
10 pages) double
-
spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.
Current Issue Paper.
Topic: Identity and self-esteem related to social media use and exposure
Approach the current issue using a bio-psycho-social framework. You are to analyze and explain the
issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in
psychotherapy.
Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic,
demonstrate an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and
illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.
You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.
The paper should be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7-10 pages. If you exceed 10
pages, points will be deducted.
Criteria:
Description/explanation of issue or topic
Summary of relevant research/evidence base
Analysis of the current issue using appropriate developmental theories and discussing
implications to psychotherapy.
Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.
Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.
Grammar and paper guidelines (APA-style, 7- 10 pages) double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.
