COUN5007 U6a1 Mini.docx COUN5007 Quantitative Mini-Proposal COUN5007 Research Methods

COUN5007 U6a1 Mini.docx  COUN5007  Quantitative Mini-Proposal  COUN5007 “ Research Methods for Counseling Professionals  Capella University  Quantitative Mini-Proposal  The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the usefulness of a quantitative research study based on the question of whether or not positive support persons make a difference in the lives of schizophrenia patients in the state of Wyoming. The research study is examined and methods of data analysis are determined based upon which would make the most sense and work the best for the given study. Previous research is also assessed in an attempt to locate similar research which lacks the basis of study for the research being proposed. The design, method, and sampling procedures are discussed in length and assessed for applicability to the question posed by the  lack of research surrounding the subject of self-injurious behavior in participants with schizophrenia.  Mini Literature Review  Self-injurious behaviors are sometimes present in circumstances involving those diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizophrenic disorders (Guney et al., 2020). Self-injurious behaviors can include (but are not limited to) self-cutting, drug/alcohol abuse, and suicide attempts (Guney et al., 2020). Previous studies have determined correlations between self- injurious behaviors and circumstances surrounding a diagnosis of schizophrenia. However, few have searched for a correlation regarding support persons and presence of self-injurious behaviors. The presenc