Question

Write a reserch proposal About "Depression" within 200-225 words(1 page and Within 3 paragarphs) Using MLA format and Proper Citation is must. Please Include minimum 4 source of citation(Please remember you are only allowed to use MLA format). Please concern about the words( Not more than 225 words).

Answer 1

An analysis on depression among college students

Depression can exist in phases or in a continuum with severity varying from mild to severe and could be transient or chronic. It is diagnosed with clinical depression when it is extreme and requires medical treatment. There is no single reason to be diagnosed with depression and multiple factors go into causing depression. This study aims to analyze the prevalence of depression among college students and it's severity based on several factors.

Depression among college students gets in the way of an effective social life and disrupts the balance at school. It has been found that one in four students have an illness that requires diagnosis. Almost 40% do not seek any help and falter with responsibilities at college. Causes identified have been the stress of being away from home and at a new place, difficulty in approaching people and making friends, managing studies, sense of hopelessness etc.,

The study shall be a survey of a random sampling of students. The survey shall focus on peer pressure, social media usage, racial aspects, social circle, phobias and the general mood of the student to analyze the effect of college life on students' mental health. On a scale of one to five, the questions shall be rated and based on the final score, the effect of such factors on depression shall be analyzed and reported.

Citations:

Parker, R. David. "Anxiety and Depression in College Students: A Generational Shift". CRG, https://www.childrensresourcegroup.com/crg-newsletter/stress-anxiety/anxiety-and-depression-in-college-students-a-generational-shift/
Buchanan, J. L. "Prevention of depression in the college student population: A review of the literature". Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 26(1), 21–42, 2012.
Novotney, Amy. "Students under pressure", APA, http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/09/cover-pressure.aspx
Kurt D.Michael, Timothy J. Huelsman, Claudia Gerard, Theresa M. Gilligan, Melissa R. Gustafson. "Depression Among College Students: Trends in Prevalence and Treatment Seeking". Counseling and Clinical Psychology Journal, 2006, 3.