Research Methods in Health Promotion

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Salazar, Laura F.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015.
Colección:New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Temas:
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Figures, Tables, and Boxes
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • The Authors
  • The Contributors
  • Foreword
  • Part One Foundations of Health Promotion Research
  • Chapter 1 Key Steps in the Research Process
  • Discovery
  • The Nine-Step Model or "A Journey Down the Research Highway"
  • The Context of Health Promotion Research
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Philosophy of Science and Theory Construction
  • Epistemology: Ways of Acquiring Knowledge
  • Scientific Inquiry as Epistemology
  • Integration with the Research Process
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Ethical Issues in Health Promotion Research
  • The Origin of Research Ethics
  • Principles of the Belmont Report
  • Regulation of Research Involving Vulnerable Populations
  • Your Obligations as a Researcher
  • IRB-Associated Issues in Health Promotion Research
  • Other Considerations Beyond Your IRB
  • Data Reporting, Timeliness, and Ethics
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Part Two Fundamentals of Health Promotion Research
  • Chapter 4 Observational Research Designs
  • Observational Research
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Experimental Research Designs
  • Manipulation and Control
  • True Experimental Research Designs
  • Quasi-Experimental Designs
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Principles of Sampling
  • Sampling Elements
  • Common Probability Sampling Techniques
  • Common Nonprobability Sampling Techniques
  • Access Issues
  • The "Accounting Process"
  • An Introduction to Sample Size
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 7 Measurement in Health Promotion
  • Metrics
  • Measuring Constructs
  • Psychometric Properties
  • Types of Variables
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 8 Qualitative Research Strategies and Methods for Health Promotion
  • What Constitutes a Qualitative Mode of Inquiry?
  • Purposes for Qualitative Research in Health Promotion
  • Qualitative Research Strategies for Health Promotion Research
  • Qualitative Data-Collection Methods for Health Promotion Research
  • Summary
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Part Three Applications of Health Promotion Research
  • Chapter 9 Conducting Observational Research
  • Gaining Access to a Sample
  • Recruiting Effectively and Systematically
  • Assessment Issues Must Be Addressed and Minimized
  • Develop Protocols to Reduce Attrition
  • For Practice and Discussion
  • References
  • Chapter 10 Methodological Considerations in the Design, Implementation, and Reporting of Randomized Controlled Trials in Health Promotion Research
  • What Is an Experiment in Health Promotion Research?
  • Step 1. Conduct a Power Analysis-This Is Essential!

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