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Evaluate research methods used to study the influence of globalization on…
Evaluate research methods used to study the influence of globalization on behavior
Introduction-
The issue raised by this question is that behavior can be affected by globalization which impacts social interactions and society as a whole.
Globalization is the idea that an increase in international exchange influences foreign and local cultures by means of social learning
This is aligned with the overarching goal of psychology because globalization influences social interactions which are an important factor in an individual's wellbeing.
Psychologists use many different methods of research to understand human behavior, and how to improve the wellbeing of humans
Conclusion
Some major ways of investigating the influence of globalization on behavior are through the use of surveys, interviews, and case studies.
While all methods of research have strengths and limitations, it seems as though case studies allow for the most insightful investigation of the effects of globalization
In regards to practicality and ethics, some trade-offs must be made in order to decide which method of research is most appropriate for the given aim of investigation.
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Research method: Survey
Brief Definition: A questionnaire with closed end questions in a fixed order and structure that provides quantitative data
Study: Novotny and Polonsky (2011)
(Briefly describe aim, sampling method, procedure, findings)
Tradoffs?
Strengths: Produces numerical data which can be used for statistical analysis, more applicable/generalizable, takes less time and effort than an interview, easier for both the participants and researchers, easy to replicate
Limitations: Reductionist, less personal, less informative since there are not open-ended questions
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Research method: Interview
Brief Definition: Process where researchers ask participants questions which can be semi-structured or unstructured, or even in a focus group with multiple participants at once.
Strengths: More open-ended → more informative, more personal, allows for more detailed explanations and insights than a survey, easily replicated
Limitations: Less transferable, more effort and time-consuming for researchers and participants, qualitative data is less applicable, cannot get statistical results,
Study: Basu et al (2017)
(Briefly describe aim, sampling method, procedure, findings)
Tradeoffs?
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Research method: Case study
Brief Definition: An in-depth study of a particular person or group which usually takes place over a long period of time
Strengths: Provides highly detailed and insightful qualitative information, allows for exploration of a highly specific situation which would be impractical otherwise, can help lead to theories to prompt further research
Limitations: non-generalizable, takes a lot of time and effort, less applicable to other situations, potential for researcher bias if they get emotionally invested in the case, very difficult to replicate
Study: Becker (2002)
(Briefly describe aim, sampling method, procedure, findings)
Tradeoffs?