researching mental health Flashcards
what is a longitudinal study?
takes place over a long period of time
involves comparing single sample gourd with their performance over time
what patterns can be seen in L study?
developmental and time based
in clinical what measurements would normally be taken in L study?
severity of symptoms and expression, onset
what method of gathering data can be used?
interviews and questionnaires
how long does a L study need to be?
doest matter
other than time how is a L study a L study?
following the sam individual for a certain period of time
what is a strength of L study?
same people so no individual differences, more valid
what is a weakness of a L study?
takes place over long period of time, by time results are gained they may be out of date, not valid for that time
weakness of L study? (2)
ethical differences, respecting privacy, might feel hard to withdraw later, mental health may make them vulnerable
what is a cross sectional study?
when researchers want to take quick snap shot of behaviour
what kind of sample group is used in cross study?
large, aimed at whole target population
why might you conduct a cross study?
find out the experience of people at different ages of schiz but not over a long period of time
what are strengths of cross study? (3)
- drawn together quickly, has more application at the time
- cheaper, less time, commitment, costs
- practical, ethics
what are weaknesses of cross study?(2)
- individual differences, results affected by age
- not useful to see course of treatment or disorder, no personal history
what is a cross cultural study?
involves taking samples from different cultural groups to draw comparison about similarities and differences between them to consider how culture may impact on the behaviour in question
