The purpose of this assignment is to critically investigate a specific mental health problem, issue, or process that is of special interest to you. The State of the Science paper not only informs the reader about the subject, but also critically evaluates the most recent and relevant evidence supporting and refuting it, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in the area.
This paper will require you to delve into the latest research, identify trends, assess the quality of evidence, and discuss implications for practice and future research.
Requirements:
References: Your paper must include at least 10 scholarly references published within the last 7 years.
Areas to cover in the State of the Science Paper
- Introduction (Purpose, Research Question, Rationale)
- Review of the Literature (Summary of Recent Research, Trends, and Themes)
- Critical Analysis (Strengths and Weaknesses, Gaps in Knowledge, Controversies)
- Synthesis (Integration of Findings, Implications for Practice and Theory)
- Conclusion (Summary, Future Directions)
- References (APA Format, Relevance, and Recency of Sources)
NOTE: There should be arguments for and against the impact of social media on Adolescents Mental Health