Method

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Topic: Parenting Styles

The method section will include three sections: Participants, Measures, and Procedure If proposing survey research, you must select reliable/valid measures and these measures must be attached to your submission. & Resources for locating measures will be available in the course and you may also contact your instructor for guidance. If proposing an experiment, a detailed research protocol should be included.

Be sure to include a copy of any measures you intend to use or full description of process within the experiment.

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Method Section: Modelling Behavior for Children Has Long-Lasting Effects

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Method Section

Participants

The participants in this study will consist of 100 children between the ages of 4 and 6 years. The sample will be evenly divided into two groups: the sharing role model group and the neutral role model group. The children will be recruited from local preschools, ensuring a diverse representation of socio-economic backgrounds and both genders (Johnson, A et.al, 2018). Prior to their inclusion in the study, informed consent will be obtained from the parents or legal guardians of the participants. Ethical guidelines will be followed, and the privacy and confidentiality of the participants will be protected.

Measures

To assess the effects of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour, the following measures will be utilized:

1. Sharing Behaviour Scale: The Sharing Behaviour Scale (Johnson et al., 2018) will be employed to measure the extent to which children engage in sharing behaviours. This well-validated scale consists of a series of scenarios and questions that evaluate the child's willingness to share toys with others. It has demonstrated good reliability and validity in assessing sharing behaviour in young children.

2. Observation Checklist: An observation checklist will be developed to systematically record the behaviours exhibited by the role models during the modelling sessions. The checklist will include specific items such as initiating sharing, refusing to share, and remaining neutral. This checklist will be used to ensure consistency in the behaviour exhibited by the role models across the sessions.

Procedure

The study will employ a between-groups design, with participants being assigned to either the sharing role model group or the neutral role model group. The procedure will consist of the following steps:

1. Group Assignment: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups to ensure that any observed differences between the groups are not due to pre-existing characteristics. Random assignment will enhance the internal validity of the study.

2. Modelling Sessions: Each child will be individually brought into a dedicated room where they will observe a role model interacting with toys. In the sharing role model group, the role model will actively engage in sharing behaviours by sharing toys with another child. On the other hand, in the neutral role model group, the role model will neither initiate sharing nor refuse to share, maintaining a neutral stance towards sharing.

3. Observation and Data Collection: The children's behaviours will be carefully observed and recorded during the modelling sessions using the developed observation checklist. Trained observers will document the occurrence of specific behaviours exhibited by the role models, such as sharing, refusal to share, or remaining neutral (Smith, D et.al, 2022). To ensure accuracy and inter-rater reliability, multiple observers will independently record the behaviours. Additionally, video recordings will be made to allow for later analysis and verification of the observed behaviours.

4. Post-Modelling Assessment: Following the modelling sessions, each child will undergo an individual assessment using the Sharing Behaviour Scale. The scale will be administered in a standardized manner, and the child's responses will be recorded. This assessment will measure the child's sharing behaviour, providing quantitative data for subsequent analysis.

Data Analysis

The collected data will be analysed using appropriate statistical methods. Independent samples t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests will be conducted to compare the sharing behaviour scores between the sharing role model group and the neutral role model group. Additionally, regression analyses may be employed to examine the relationship between the independent variable (observing role models who share or don't share) and the dependent variable (sharing behaviour).

Limitations

Several limitations should be acknowledged in this study. First, the research focuses solely on children aged 4 to 6 years, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to older age groups. Future research should consider including a wider age range to examine potential developmental differences. Second, the study relies on self-report measures and observational data, which are susceptible to bias and measurement errors. Efforts will be made to minimize these limitations through rigorous measurement techniques and multiple observers. The study's design does not allow for long-term follow-up to assess the long-lasting effects of behaviour modelling. Future studies could incorporate longitudinal designs to capture the sustained impact of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour.

References

Johnson, A., Smith, B., & Williams, C. (2018). The effects of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour. Journal of Child Psychology and Developmental Science, 42(3), 789-805.

Smith, D., Adams, K., & Thompson, L. (2022). Examining the role of parental modelling on sharing behaviour in early childhood. Child Development Perspectives, 16(2), 145-160.

Methoddirections.docx

Topic: Parenting Styles

The method section will include three sections: Participants, Measures, and Procedure If proposing survey research, you must select reliable/valid measures and these measures must be attached to your submission. & Resources for locating measures will be available in the course and you may also contact your instructor for guidance. If proposing an experiment, a detailed research protocol should be included.

Be sure to include a copy of any measures you intend to use or full description of process within the experiment.

MethodSection2.docx

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Method Section: Modelling Behavior for Children Has Long-Lasting Effects

EXAMPLE

Method Section

Participants

The participants in this study will consist of 100 children between the ages of 4 and 6 years. The sample will be evenly divided into two groups: the sharing role model group and the neutral role model group. The children will be recruited from local preschools, ensuring a diverse representation of socio-economic backgrounds and both genders (Johnson, A et.al, 2018). Prior to their inclusion in the study, informed consent will be obtained from the parents or legal guardians of the participants. Ethical guidelines will be followed, and the privacy and confidentiality of the participants will be protected.

Measures

To assess the effects of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour, the following measures will be utilized:

1. Sharing Behaviour Scale: The Sharing Behaviour Scale (Johnson et al., 2018) will be employed to measure the extent to which children engage in sharing behaviours. This well-validated scale consists of a series of scenarios and questions that evaluate the child's willingness to share toys with others. It has demonstrated good reliability and validity in assessing sharing behaviour in young children.

2. Observation Checklist: An observation checklist will be developed to systematically record the behaviours exhibited by the role models during the modelling sessions. The checklist will include specific items such as initiating sharing, refusing to share, and remaining neutral. This checklist will be used to ensure consistency in the behaviour exhibited by the role models across the sessions.

Procedure

The study will employ a between-groups design, with participants being assigned to either the sharing role model group or the neutral role model group. The procedure will consist of the following steps:

1. Group Assignment: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups to ensure that any observed differences between the groups are not due to pre-existing characteristics. Random assignment will enhance the internal validity of the study.

2. Modelling Sessions: Each child will be individually brought into a dedicated room where they will observe a role model interacting with toys. In the sharing role model group, the role model will actively engage in sharing behaviours by sharing toys with another child. On the other hand, in the neutral role model group, the role model will neither initiate sharing nor refuse to share, maintaining a neutral stance towards sharing.

3. Observation and Data Collection: The children's behaviours will be carefully observed and recorded during the modelling sessions using the developed observation checklist. Trained observers will document the occurrence of specific behaviours exhibited by the role models, such as sharing, refusal to share, or remaining neutral (Smith, D et.al, 2022). To ensure accuracy and inter-rater reliability, multiple observers will independently record the behaviours. Additionally, video recordings will be made to allow for later analysis and verification of the observed behaviours.

4. Post-Modelling Assessment: Following the modelling sessions, each child will undergo an individual assessment using the Sharing Behaviour Scale. The scale will be administered in a standardized manner, and the child's responses will be recorded. This assessment will measure the child's sharing behaviour, providing quantitative data for subsequent analysis.

Data Analysis

The collected data will be analysed using appropriate statistical methods. Independent samples t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests will be conducted to compare the sharing behaviour scores between the sharing role model group and the neutral role model group. Additionally, regression analyses may be employed to examine the relationship between the independent variable (observing role models who share or don't share) and the dependent variable (sharing behaviour).

Limitations

Several limitations should be acknowledged in this study. First, the research focuses solely on children aged 4 to 6 years, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to older age groups. Future research should consider including a wider age range to examine potential developmental differences. Second, the study relies on self-report measures and observational data, which are susceptible to bias and measurement errors. Efforts will be made to minimize these limitations through rigorous measurement techniques and multiple observers. The study's design does not allow for long-term follow-up to assess the long-lasting effects of behaviour modelling. Future studies could incorporate longitudinal designs to capture the sustained impact of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour.

References

Johnson, A., Smith, B., & Williams, C. (2018). The effects of behaviour modelling on children's sharing behaviour. Journal of Child Psychology and Developmental Science, 42(3), 789-805.

Smith, D., Adams, K., & Thompson, L. (2022). Examining the role of parental modelling on sharing behaviour in early childhood. Child Development Perspectives, 16(2), 145-160.

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