Ramos Article Critique
Problem Statement
The study by Ramos (2023) was performed to gain more understanding of the relationship between planned behavior (TPB) and self-determination theory (SDT) in terms of health-seeking behavior among older adults who are dealing with hearing loss. The author frames the problem by stating that in spite of the prevalence of hearing impairment in older adults, many do not seek medical help. The purpose of the study is to examine how TPB and SDT can improve health-seeking behaviors for this target population.
Background/Literature Review
Ramos (2023) gives numerous and ample citations for the discussion on TPB, SDT, and health-seeking behavior among older adults. The review of relevant literature gives the reader enough context to understand the need for the study. There are, for example, several references to studies on the effectiveness of TPB and SDT in predicting health behaviors. This is done to show an existing gap in research related to hearing impairment that Ramos (2023) wants to fill.
Research Question
The research question is never explicitly stated but is inherent in the statement that the study wants to better understand the association between hearing health-seeking intention,
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Variables and Hypothesis
The independent variables in the study...
…relatedness, positive attitudes, and perceived competence and
autonomy the more likely he was to seek medical help for hearing loss. The reported results show internal validity, since they are supported by the
theoretical framework and what prior research has shown.
Qualitative Content
The study used a quantitative design; there was no indication of qualitative research being conducted.
Ramos (2023) did identify limitations, such as small sample size and the studys reliance on self-reported data, which is always subject to bias.
Ramos (2023) stated that future research may want to look at using longitudinal or experimental designs to understand the complex interplay between the variables better (Ramos, 2023, p.…
