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Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection
Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection Assignment
Jalin James
COUC 515: Research Methods and Program Evaluation
Liberty University
Variables to Be Measured
This study will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and childhood trauma as the
independent variable and attachment anxiety and avoidance, hostility, and depression as the
dependent variables.
Cultural Consideration
The term "black" can refer to many people from Africa. However, I need to remember
that just because someone calls themselves black doesn't mean they share the same values,
views, and attitudes as everyone else who calls themselves black. Different people may process
and interpret trauma differently, so it's crucial to account for these individual distinctions.
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Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection
The topic of Interest: How does childhood trauma affect romantic relationships?
Gap Statement: "Future research should further explore associations between CEM and positive
relationship processes in adulthood."
Reference:
Sun, L., Canevello, A., Lewis, K. A., Li, J., & Crocker, J. (2021). Childhood Emotional
Maltreatment and Romantic Relationships: The Role of Compassionate Goals. Frontiers in
Psychology, 12, 723126. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.723126
The effects of childhood maltreatment on adult relationships are the topic of this article.
The study's authors concluded that a better knowledge of intimate bonds among at-risk
populations might be gained by looking into why and circumstances under which people struggle
to maintain positive intentions and behaviors.
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