Sociology research project part 1

Research Model:

1. Select the topic

2. Defining the problem

3. Reviewing the Literature

4. Formulating a Hypothesis

5. Choosing a research method

6. Collecting the Data

7. Analyzing the Results

8. Sharing the Results

1. Uncovering social stigma against mental illness in America.

2. I wanted to study the social stigma of mental illness in America because many people suffer from various forms of mental illness. Often times people do not receive treatment for mental health issues because they are not diagnosed.

3.

· Ho, Andy H Y, Fong, Ted C T, Potash, Jordan S, Ho, Vania F L, Chen, Eric Y H, Ho, Rainbow T H., “Deconstructing Patterns of Stigma toward People Living with Mental Illness.” Social Work Research , vol. 42 Issue 4, 2018, p302-312.

· Casados, Ava T., “Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness: Current Approaches and Future Directions.” Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice , vol. 24, issue 3, 2017, p 306-323.

· Quinn, Diane M., Williams, Michelle K., Weisz, Bradley M. “From discrimination to internalized mental illness stigma: The mediating roles of anticipated discrimination and anticipated stigma.” Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal . vol. 38 issue 2, 2015, p103-108.

· Peters, Heather J., Schwenk, Haley N., Ahlstrom, Zachary R., McIalwain, Lyndzie N. “Microaggressions: The experience of individuals with mental illness.” Counselling Psychology Quarterly . vol. 30, issue 1, 2017 p86-112. 27.

4. I primary of objective of this research is to identify college student’s knowledge about mental illness in American culture and the social stigma surrounding it. Studies have indicated that lack of knowledge about mental illness has led to an increase of discrimination in the workplace and everyday life. Students will be given a quantitative survey to gauge attitudes about mental illness. The goal is to create effective solutions in order to build knowledge and lessen stigma against mean illness today.

5. Quantitative and qualitative methods will be used. The survey will include 15 closed ended questions and 3 open ended questions.

Survey:

1. Which of the following mental illness are you most familiar with?

A. Anxiety

B. Depression

C. Bipolar disorder

D. Schizophrenia

2. How do you know about the above mental illnesses?

A. family member

B. friends

C. television

D. internet

3. Do you think people are predisposed to mental illness?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

4. At what age do think people first to start experience mental illness?

A. 5-8 years old

B. 9-11 years old

C. 12-15 years old

D. 15-18 years old

5. Mental illness can happen to anyone.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Who do you think is more likely to have mental illness?

A. Women

B. Men

C. Both are equal

D. I don’t know

7. People that have a mental illness or more likely to prefer to be alone.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Adults are more likely to have mental illness.

A. Yes

B. No

9. The best way to treat mental illness is with medication.

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

10. Do you think mental illness should be a part of middle school education?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Do you think people with mental illness are seeking attention?

A. Yes

B. No

C. I don’t know

12. Do you think people with mental illness experience discrimination in education?

A. Yes

B. No

C. I don’t know

13. Do you think people with a mental illness do not want to admit to having one because they fear discrimination and prejudice?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

D. I don’t know

14. Do you believe that mental illness is wrongly diagnosed in America?

A. Yes

B. No

C. I don’t know

15. What do you think is the most common mental illness?

A. Anxiety

B. Depression

C. Bipolar disorder

D. Schizophrenia

16. What do you think are some effective solutions to reduce the stigma of mental illness?

17. How do you help someone suffering from a mental illness?

18. What are some of the steps you might go through when diagnosing a mental illness?