annotated bibliography of research methods

Running Head: Research Methods 1

Research Methods

Amanda Kroeger

PSY 326

Prof. Luker

June 16, 2014

Research Methods

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Research Methods 2

The article, “Familial Risk Factors Favoring Drug Addiction Onset” by Jadranka

and Vlado is a study that is aimed at identification of domestic risks that favor drug

addiction onset. Based on research carried out, it is evident that most families are affected

by drugs because of influence within the families. As described in the article, research

carried out between the year 2008 and 2009 reviews that most born addicted to drugs are

born into families where the use of drugs is common. It is evident that the use of drugs

has influenced more than a few issues globally. Most people addicted to drugs are as a

result of influence from their families. Based on the article, it is clear that the authors are

seriously trying to find a solution to familial risk factors that favor drug addiction. Also,

the authors are trying to review appropriate ways that can eliminate the use of drugs

within families.

Based on the article, it is clear that the authors are trying to determine particular

questions through their research. Some of these questions include:

i. What are the major factors that influence or favor the use of drugs within

families?

ii. What are the possible solutions to drug addiction within families?

iii. What are the familial risk factors capable of influencing their psychosocial

development?

Through the research, the authors came up with different opinions about the cause

and effects of drug addiction within families. As described in the article, it is clear that

drug addiction is a global issue that has affected and challenged people over the years.

However, most families have admitted the situation and resolved to live with the issues.

Clearly, the authors used qualitative research method to carry out the research. In general,

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1. “Familial Risk Factors

Favoring Drug Addiction

Onset” by Jadranka

and Vlado

include year [Julie Luker]

2. most families are

affected by drugs

reword-- this sounds like you

are saying that most families

are affected by drugs when

this is not actually the case

(or is it?). [Julie Luker]

3. It is evident that the use

of drugs

has influenced more than a

few issues globally.

What do you mean? [Julie

Luker]

4. seriously

would they ever do research

and not be serious? :) [Julie

Luker]

5. article,

Always cite it again in a new

paragraph [Julie Luker]

Research Methods 3

quantitative research methods mainly involve graphs, numbers, and charts while

qualitative involve data collection, and deals with feelings. Clearly, based on the article,

research carried out by the two authors was qualitative research method was qualitative

because it involved collection of data and also described the feelings of familial members

(Zimi´c, & Juki´c, 2012).

In general, the research is qualitative. There are several examples in the article

that describe that the research is qualitative. For instance, “parental alcohol abuse

especially by the father can be responsible for children issues such as behavior problem,

issues in school, and delinquency behavior”. Clearly, this describes their feelings. Also,

the article describes the number of affected families as a result of alcohol. The authors of

the article used data collection method to identify how many families were affected by

drug addiction. Also, data analysis techniques clearly describes that the method used was

qualitative method. Unlike quantitative method, qualitative method deals with emotions,

impact, and number. Throughout the article, it is evident that the research method used to

carry out the research was qualitative method. Clearly, the authors analyzed the families

through the use of numbers, impact, and feelings (Zimi´c, & Juki´c, 2012).

Based on psychology, it is clear that families affected by drugs have negative

impacts on children. Families that have children who face domestic violence are likely to

end up on drugs or use other substances. This is as a result of the impact that the children

face psychologically. Psychologists argue that children in these kinds of families end up

being criminals or having poor performance in school. The article addresses several

ethical issues that are influenced by use of drugs or abuse of substances. The ethical

issues such as delinquency acts, violence, and misconduct have solutions. Through

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1. Clearly, based

This is not so clear to me,

based on what you said. I

would encourage you to

elaborate more. [Julie Luker]

2. In general, the research

is qualitative.

You just said this in the

previous paragraph a few

times... consider revising it a

bit more. [Julie Luker]

3. behavior”.

always cite with p# all quoted

text. Also, no italics [Julie

Luker]

4. Clearly, this describes

their feelings.

Again, it is not very clear to

me. I would encourage you to

elaborate more. [Julie Luker]

5. Throughout the article, it

is evident that the research

method used to carry out

the research was qualitative

method.

more editing is needed. You

continue to repeat this

statement. [Julie Luker]

6. Clearly,

Try not to use this word so

often. [Julie Luker]

7. Families that have

children who face domestic

violence are likely to end up

on drugs or use other

substances.

cite this statistic [Julie Luker]

8. The article addresses

several

ethical issues that are

influenced by use of drugs

or abuse of substances.

The assignment was actually

to state ethical issues

associated with the article's

methodology. [Julie Luker]

Research Methods 4

counseling, families can eliminate the causes without any further issues. Other ethical

issues that were not described include domestic violence. This can be solved through

guidance and thorough advice from psychiatrics (Zimi´c, & Juki´c, 2012). Becoming a

clean and sober family would be the most important step they could take.

References

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Research Methods 5

Ivandić Zimić, J., & Jukić, V. (2012). Familial risk factors favoring drug addiction onset.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 44(2), 173-185.

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