Youth Mental Health Research Project (PSYT90109)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online

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Students will complete a research project related to the youth mental health field. With the ongoing support and guidance of a supervisor, students will build on the literature review and research proposal they completed in PSYT90120 Youth Mental Health Research Methods by conducting a research project. The project may include a systematic review, meta-analysis, a narrative review, a quantitative analysis of secondary data, a program evaluation, or a qualitative research study. Students will produce a final 8000 word research report of between 46000 to 8,000 words that is suitable for submission for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, which is intended to equip them with a viable pathway to a PhD in the youth mental health field.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this subject students should be able to:

  • Conduct a literature review of relevant research to develop an evidence-based rationale for a research project
  • Develop and apply appropriate research methods to address a research question related to youth mental health
  • Synthesise research findings and relevant literature to draw critically reflective, evidence-based conclusions and highlight implications for further research and/or practice
  • Communicate research methods and findings in an oral presentation and written research report
  • Collaborate with an academic supervisor on a research project

Generic skills

Participation in this subject will enhance students’:

  • Independent research skills
  • Critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information
  • Capacity for logical and independent thought
  • Written communication skills
  • Planning and time management skills

Last updated: 8 November 2024