Child Abuse

write a narrowly focused research or program evaluation question that is focused on your topic, has measurable variables, and addresses diversity, equity, or inclusion issues.
Research/Program Evaluation Question
As a guide refer to the following example of a process for narrowing a research problem and writing a research question.
• Social Problem: Child Abuse.
• General Question: How can child abuse be stopped?
• Research Question: How does abuse and neglect effect the mental health of children as they get older?
Theory
Once a research question is established, select one human service theory which was presented during the MS Program to apply to your proposal:
• Behavioral theory.
• Change theory.
• Cognitive theory.
• Critical race theory.
• Developmental theory.
• Feminist theory.
• Functionalist theory.
• Gender theory.
• Identity formation theory.
• Self-efficacy theory.

Full Answer Section

 
  • Applicant demographics:This could include race, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
  • Shortlisting rates for diverse candidates:This tracks the percentage of diverse candidates who move forward in the hiring process after the initial screening.
This question also addresses the issue of equity in the hiring process by examining the impact of training on the selection of a more diverse pool of qualified candidates.      

Sample Answer

     

Does unconscious bias training for managers in the recruitment process lead to a more diverse pool of qualified candidates for open positions, as measured by the applicant demographics and shortlisting rates for diverse candidates?

This question focuses on a specific aspect of diversity in the workplace (recruitment bias) and proposes a measurable intervention (unconscious bias training). It utilizes measurable variables:

  • Applicant demographics: This could include race, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
  • Shortlisting rates for diverse candidates: This tracks the percentage of diverse candidates who move forward in the hiring process after the initial screening.