Does the daily use of Facebook contribute to experiences with depression in adults?

Does the daily use of Facebook contribute to experiences with depression in adults?
“Because of time constraints, you will not gather actual data, but you will explore the research process through the development of a research proposal. Only a proposal for an empirical research study (an investigation with formal research question and hypothesis, measurable variables) will be accepted – in other words, your study has to answer a question.

Develop your research question and hypothesis (research question determines your
methodology and helps to identify your constructs and how you’ll operationalize
your variables)
Consider the rationale for your study
Select a research design, and
develop a detailed methodology (No mixed methods)

Then, after completing this process above you will create an 8-10 page research proposal report using APA (7th ed) style.

I. Title page
II. Abstract
III. Study Introduction Section
1) Introduction/background to the problem/question being discussed in your paper
What information is out there about this topic? What is the gap in the literature?
How does previous work logically lead to your research questions/hypotheses?
2) Framework of the current study
What is the purpose of your study?
What is the rationale for why your study useful, important, or interesting?
3) Statement of research question and hypotheses (research questions: “Does the daily use of Facebook contribute to experiences with depression in adults?” Hypothesis: yes, people describe feeling down due to comparison effect and anxiety over exposure to multiple horrific events).
IV. Study Methods Section – qualitative study
1) Participants
2) Instruments
3) Materials
4) Procedure
5) Research Design
6) Data Analysis Plan (OPTIONAL)
V. Discussion
Discusses how the results and possible outcomes will answer the research question
and is connected to the literature and questions that you have raised. Fully identifies flaws or gaps in existing knowledge. Specifically outlines areas for future study.
VI. References

Annotated bibliography (included)

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