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SOCIOLOGY
Sociology: Single Subject Design- Sample, Context, Aims, and Measures
Study Aims and Measures
Research Question Concerning the Client
The research question concerning the client is:
Is psychoeducation, specifically social skills training, useful for controlling the clients ADHD condition?
Importance of Question
The importance of the question would be for the client to be able to educate him on his conditions management. Psychoeducation would help the child cope with three major symptoms of ADHD: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity (John Hopkins Medicine, n.d.).
Conceptual Definition of Research Variables
The conceptual definition of the variables would be:
Psychoeducation: Information is provided to the patients about a psychological disorder to empower them with equipment of pertinent knowledge (Orygen, 2019).
Social skills: The knowledge of behaving appropriately in social conditions daily, such as conducting suitable conversations with verbal and nonverbal cues, speech, choice of words, facial expressions, etc. (Kid Sense, n.d.).
Operational Definition of Research Variables
Social skills would be measured by accompanying and, in reality, the three major symptoms of this condition, such as reduction in hyperactivity, greater focus, and better anger management with general quality behavior.
Description of Measures Used
Social skills rating system (SSRS) would measure positive behavioral outcomes in ADHD, such as lesser hyperactivity and greater attention/focus for anger management, and enhanced problem solving with social skills training (Powell et al., 2022).
Instrument Scoring Procedure and Interpretation
The instrument used to determine the research variables, the Social skills rating system, is a questionnaire for children until 12th grade. The questionnaire would be filled out by teachers, parents/guardians, and the student (the client) (Gould et...…the moment.
Clinical characteristics relevant to the research question
The clinical characteristics encompass behavioral problems such as troubles in anger management at home and at school, difficulty staying still, directly affecting his school work, less focus causing serious implications for coping and self-control, and problems in medication adherence.
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria of Study
The studys inclusion criteria would be the clients gender, age, and conditions associated with the disorder (inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity). The exclusion criteria would be the clients academic performance.
Contextual Information Including Setting and Location of Study
The setting would be the clients home so that he should be made comfortable with his guardian and a stress-free environment be provided to him. The location of the study would be the state/city or neighborhood where his home is…
References
Gould, E., Dixon, D.R., Najdowski, A.C., Smith, M.N. & Tarbox, J. (2011). A review of assessments for determining the content of early intensive behavioral intervention programs for autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5(3), 990-1002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2011.01.012
John Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adhdadd
Kid sense. (n.d.). Social skills. https://childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/play-and-social-skills/social-skills/
Orygen. (2019). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and youth mental health. https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Neurodevelopmental-disorders/Fact-sheets/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-(ADHD)-an/orygen-ADHD-factsheet-2019?ext=.#:~:text=Psychoeducation%20is%20the%20provision%20of,about%20management%20of%20the%20condition.
Powell, L. A., Parker, J., Weighall, A., & Harpin, V. (2022). Psychoeducation intervention effectiveness to improve social skills in young people with ADHD: A meta-analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 26(3), 340–357. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054721997553
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