INSTRUCTIONS
As you begin to do research, one of the most difficult things to do is to define what you
are measuring and then clearly state a research problem. This week, you are going to
practice this concept in the discussion board and then you will apply what you have
learned in the discussion to your final project. Psychological concepts and topics are
often defined in different ways in psychological research. You have been provided a list
of topics. Note that you will be using this topic for this discussion board and
throughout the term for your individual survey project.
Once you have signed up for a topic, go to the library and find two peer reviewed
research articles that have defined these topics. Share those definitions and be sure to
give the citation in APA format. For each of the definitions, create a main research
question and at least two sub-questions for the main question.
ANSWER
I selected xxx xxx. In the United States, xxx xxx is a major public health problem that has a significant impact on mental health. It is estimated that more than 215.6 million Americans aged 18 years and above (84.1%) have xxx xxx. The problem is more pronounced among men than women (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2024). Specifically, over 107.5 million men aged 18 years and above (85.9%) have xxxxx compared to 108.1 million women aged 18 years and above (82.4%) (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2024). xxxx xxx can cause or aggravate mental health considering … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.