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Research in college health. 2: Designing the study

B N Steenbarger1, R A Manchester

  • 1State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study outlines key research design considerations for college health settings. It addresses focus, sampling, measurement validity, and ethics for robust study planning.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Previous work covered literature review and hypothesis generation.
  • College health research presents unique design challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize critical research design issues in college health settings.
  • To provide practical solutions for common research obstacles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common research design challenges.
  • Synthesis of strategies for addressing these challenges.
  • Illustration with examples from college health research.

Main Results:

  • Key issues include defining research focus, sample selection, and measurement.
  • Adherence to professional ethics is paramount.
  • Specific methods are presented to overcome these design hurdles.

Conclusions:

  • Effective research design is crucial for valid college health studies.
  • Addressing design issues systematically enhances study quality and impact.
  • The strategies discussed are applicable to diverse college health research contexts.

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