Research that Benefits Children and Families

Research as we know can benefit children and their families in many ways. As I continue to move forward with my research simulation, I have been reading up on studies that affect children and their families, particularly aggression. I found a very interesting research article about a study done on first graders in South Korea who exhibit depression, aggression, and suicidal ideations. The participants consisted of 707 first grade students and their mothers. The study was conducted in five schools in South Korea.

In the past ten years there has been a rise in suicidal rates amongst juveniles in South Korea.  Performing a study with children as young as age seven could provide information on whether or not early intervention programs will work,  how early the onset of these behaviors occur, and possible give some understanding as to why these behaviors are happening in children.

What I found interesting in this study is that children as young as seven years old are suffering from depression and aggression, leading to suicidal thoughts. Research such as this, leads me wanting to know if the environment plays a role in the on set of depression, aggression, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents.

Min, H. J., Duk-In Jon, Myung, H. J., Hong, N., Song, M. A., Young, S. K., . . . Hong, H. J. (2012). Depression, aggression, and suicidal ideation in first graders: A school-based cross-sectional study. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 53(8), 1145-52. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.05.004

http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqcentral/docview/1115564488/13BD763F08A2D986F7B/22?accountid=14872

My Personal Research Journey

Learning to conduct research is essential to every professional. Throughout my college and professional career I have completed many research papers. However, I admit that this is my first time learning that there is a method to quality research. This journey thus far has made me aware of the step by step process it takes to find quality electronic articles, the different methods used to research, and techniques used to make a rather complex article simple to read.

Throughout this process I realize that I wanted to research why young children have aggressive behaviors and how the environment plays a role. This topic resonates with me because aggressive behaviors have become a growing problem in society. Therefore, understanding why young children are becoming more aggressive and questioning whether or not the environment contributes to these behaviors can help children, their families and professionals. Research is not only about probing questions but it’s also a tool used to find solutions to many issues.

Below is an article I discovered in the Walden Library that I found interesting. The article questions if classroom environment plays a role in aggressive behaviors in children. The finding in this study concluded that children who come in contact with excessive amounts of aggression in their beginning years of school develop aggressive behavioral issues over time.

I am hoping that my classmates can offer some advice on any articles pertaining to my research simulation.

Thomas, D. E., & Bierman, K. L. (2006). The impact of classroom aggression on the development of aggressive behavior problems in children. Development and Psychopathology, 18(2), 471-87. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/201698372?accountid=14872

My Personal Research Journey

Learning to conduct research is essential to every professional. Throughout my college and professional career I have completed many research papers. However, I admit that this is my first time learning that there is method to quality research. This journey thus far has made me aware of the step by step process it takes to find quality electronic articles, the different methods used to research, and technique used to make a rather complex article simple to read.

Throughout this process I realize that I wanted to research why young children have aggressive behaviors and how the environment plays a role. This topic resonates with me because aggressive behaviors have become a growing problem in society. Therefore, understanding why young children are becoming more aggressive and questioning whether or not the environment contributes to these behaviors can help children, their families and professionals. Research is not only about probing questions but it’s also a tool used to find solutions to many issues.

Below is an article I discovered in the Walden Library that I found interesting. The article questions if classroom environment plays a role in aggressive behaviors in children. The finding in this study concluded that children who come in contact with excessive amounts of aggression in their beginning years of school develop aggressive behavioral issues over time.

I am hoping that my classmates can offer some advice on any articles pertaining to my research simulation.

Thomas, D. E., & Bierman, K. L. (2006). The impact of classroom aggression on the development of aggressive behavior problems in children. Development and Psychopathology, 18(2), 471-87. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/201698372?accountid=14872