Acs321 Research Proposal

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APS321 Research Assignment
Part 1: Research Topic
The intent of this research proposal is to observe the drinking habits/behaviours of university students and the relationship it has with their mental health. Alcohol abuse can cause signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, and antisocial behavior, both during intoxication and during withdrawal. Alcohol abuse among college students has become a major public health concern. Individual, environmental, and demographic factors are associated with an increased risk of alcohol use and misuse. This study is significant for social work policy, theory, and practice. This study will help us to understand college students and the connection of mental health and alcohol and understand the …show more content…

Alcoholism is sometimes known as alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence.” It’s slightly different to ‘harmful drinking’ which is an occasional pattern of drinking which can cause damage your health. An example of harmful drinking is drinking too much at a party, and risking a fall or argument. The operational definition for the independent variable, which is mental health is defined by “Mental Health gov” includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Risk factors are any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.Environmental factors are identifiable element in the physical, cultural, demographic, economic, political, regulatory, or technological environment that affects the survival, operations, and growth of an organization. From a sociological perspective, social norms are informal understandings that govern the behavior of members of a society. Finally cognitive deficits is an inclusive term used to describe impairment in an individual's mental …show more content…

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