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Guide to Developing the Problem Statement

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Guide to Developing the Problem Statement

The problem in a doctoral dissertation is the most critical component of the study. The problem explains the rationale for the study and validates its importance. Below are the steps for writing a problem statement. At the end of this guide, you will have the opportunity to create your own problem statement.

Step 1: Provide Background information

Step 2: State the Problem

Step 3: Provide Scholarly Support for the Problem

Step 4: Highlight the Impact

Sample Problem Statement

Breast cancer and the harsh treatment for the disease affects not only patients but their caretakers. While caring for a breast cancer patient, caregivers face physical and mental challenges while continuing to assume significant caretaking responsibilities. Caregiving often becomes a full-time responsibility which can last for many years. In the instance of a wife with breast cancer, husbands are often the primary caregiver. A majority of care givers report that caregiving is a burden physically, psychologically, economically, socially, and personally (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). The problem is male caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018) many caregivers are aware that their own good health means providing better care for the patient but often feel guilty when choosing themselves first (Family Caregiving Alliance, 2018). As a result of failing to take care of themselves, caregivers often become psychologically and physically ill reducing their ability to care for their ailing spouse (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). Gaining male caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for male caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.

Breaking it Down Step by Step

Provide Background Information

Briefly introduce the problem to provide context for the reader.

State the Problem

State the problem including the consequence(s) of the problem. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a problem, you have a situation.

The problem is that _________ (state problem) resulting in __________ (consequence of the problem).

The problem is that male caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).

Provide Scholarly Support for the Problem

Support the problem with literature illustrating the consequences of the problem.

According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018) caregivers are aware that their own good health means providing better care for patients but feel guilty for choosing themselves. By not taking care of themselves, caregivers become psychologically and physically ill reducing their ability to care for their ailing spouse (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).

Highlight the Impact

Indicate potential benefits to people, organizations, society, etc., for addressing the problem.

Gaining male caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for male caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.

Problem Statement Worksheet

Now it’s your turn. Create your problem statement!

Background Information

Briefly provide background to provide context for the reader in the box below.

Example: Breast cancer and the harsh treatment for the disease affects not only patients but their caretakers. While caring for a breast cancer patient, caregivers face physical and mental challenges while still assuming caretaking responsibilities. Caregiving often becomes a full-time responsibility which can last for many years. In the instance of a wife with breast cancer, husbands are often the primary caregiver. A majority of care givers report that caregiving is a burden physically, psychologically, economically, socially, and personally (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).

State the Problem

State the problem, including the consequence(s) of the problem in the box below. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a problem, you have a situation.

Example: The problem is that male caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).

Provide Scholarly Support for the Problem

Support the problem with literature illustrating the consequences of the problem in the box below.

Example: According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018) caregivers are aware that their own good health means providing better care for patients but feel guilty for choosing themselves. By not taking care of themselves, caregivers become psychologically and physically ill reducing their ability to care for their ailing spouse (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).

Highlight the Impact

Indicate potential benefits to people, organizations, society, etc., for addressing the problem in the box below.

Example: Gaining male caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for male caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.