PSY172 Introduction to Psychological Health and Wellbeing - Project Proposal Assignment

Self-Management Project Proposal

 1)        Dependent variable (3 marks)

In this section describe the emotional or behavioural outcome that you will be trying to change. Include a clear definition. Explain why this DV is important. If you have a broader goal (e.g. to get fit or improve grades) then mention this as well, but be clear about which specific behaviour is your target – the one you will be measuring. If there are health relevant guidelines, give this information as well, e.g. your health target will be 10,000 steps per day or 5 serves of vegetables.

2)      Independent variable (3 marks)

In this section describe your intervention. Describe what you will be doing (e.g. reward, schedule or relaxation intervention) and how, when and where you will implement your intervention. Be specific. Explain why this will work to change DV. Be clear about the timing of your intervention, e.g. the reward will be delivered at 8pm, or the meditation will take place each morning upon rising at 7am.

3)      Data collection method (3 marks)

Describe how will you measure and record your daily data. This includes number of items, response scale (if relevant), and how the daily score will be calculated and recorded. If you are using a published scale, app or device, for example to measure stress or sleep quantity, provide a reference for it. If you have designed your own recording sheet or scale, attach a copy.

4)         Design (3 marks)

State what sort of research design you are using. This includes the overall design, and the specific sequence of phases, for example ABAB or ABA. Show that you understand what this will require in practice and include the length of time you anticipate for each phase (this may change of course).

5)      References (3 marks)

Provide at least three references relevant to your project, as used to support claims in the other sections of the proposal. These should demonstrate that you have searched an appropriate literature. They must be in APA format (7^th edition). There are several guides to APA style on the LMS.