Research Problem

What does it take to have a good research problem? Is it really needed? If it is, then what should we do to end up with a good research problem? Well, I bet these  questions always come into your mind when research problem is involved. 

We tend to overthink of its importance but come to think of it, research without any problem doesn't make any sense.  Research problems are the backbone of every research that tends to have a solution in which we, as researchers are responsible to find. 

  

On the other hand, every research studies must have a good statement in which it depicts the problems that exists in the society. According to Treece and Treece Jr.(1986)," When investigating a problem, the researcher is aware that a situation exists that needs an answer, whereas in the investigation of a question, curiosity or interest may lead the researcher into pioneer work in area anout little or nothing is known". It must clearly describe what problems that needs an urgent solution because dilemmas aren't really problems if we already knew the answers.Hence, a good research problem statement must be transparent in which it presents the problem itself, ways of solving the problem and its vitality.

However, research problems must be specific in stating the dilemma because as researchers, we also have to consider that it is within our reach. If we are able to answer and give solution towards a problem we also must consider if we are able to achieve it. 

We need to have our own time frame on when we could give answer for that particular problem but at the same time be practical. It is where SMART(specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound) goals must be kept in mind when doing the research.

Of course, as curious human beings, we tend to have a lots of questions and I, as a nursing student and an aspirant researcher, have made some research statement problems in which depicts the dilemmas that are visible in our society specially these days in which we are in the middle of, the covid-19 pandemic. As a result of brainstrorming,  the following are some of the research problems that I had come up to:

Impacts of social media on mental health of BSN-3 students

Statement of the Problem

Today's generation, using social media sites had already become a part of the norm. Social media platform tends to become a connection among people in different parts of the world. Hence, young adults these days increased their usage with these social media sites and could possibly affect their mental health and develop such disorders like anxiety and depression. This study aims to find answers on the following questions:


• Is there a significant difference between using and not using social media platforms towards the sanity among BSN-3 students?

•Is there a correlation between social media platforms and mental health of BSN-3, in terms of:
a. Sexual Orientation
b. Social status

•What is the possible rate towards the effects of social media on mental health of BSN-3 students in terms of:
a. Sex
B. Age

Effects of Anxiety Related to Distance Learning among BSN-3 students amidst Pandemic

Statement of the problem

Nowadays, anxiety became a relevant issue towards students because of the struggles of distance learning in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic. It may be due to a lot of possible sources of stress around the students depending on their environment. This study aims to find the following questions:


1. What factors could affect the anxiety of BSN-3 students during distance learning?

2. How have anxiety affect coping skills of BSN-3 student during distance learning?

3. Is there a significant difference of having anxiety among BSN-3 students during and not during distance learning?

Effects of Procastination towards Academic Performance of BSN-3 students


Statement of the problem

Procastination is a relevant issue that every students could relate to nowadays. It is because of the mañana habit that a person is always used to. Perhaps it could also be due to different factors such as perfectionism whom fears to commit mistakes or for those who are called a crisis makers who does the schoolworks when deadline is already halfway. The researcher aims to find answers to the following questions:


1. Is there a significant relationship between procastination and academic perfomance of BSN-3 students?

2. What possible factors could affect procastination towards the academic performance of BSN-3 students?

3. Is there a correlation between procastination and anxiety related to distance learning towards academic performance of BSN-3 students?

Reference:

Treece, E. W, & Treece, J.W.Jr.(1986). Elements of Nursing fourth edition.Chapter 5: The Research Problem and Research Questions.p65

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