Developing a Research Topic for a Qualitative Research Study

Developing a Research Topic for a Qualitative Research Study

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Food Insecurity for Recipients of Government Subsidies Ex Food Stamps, AFDC
Tracy D. Singleton
Walden University

Research Topic
The selected research topic for qualitative research is “Food Insecurity for Recipients of Government Subsidies Ex Food Stamps, AFDC.”
Phenomena of Interest
The phenomenon of interest in undertaking this research is to explore the impact of government subsidies and food stamps to the American population. In study by Dinour, Bergen, and Yeh (2007), the author noted that food insecurity and obesity have increased in the recent past, forming one of the significant health impacts associated with food insecurity.
Leung et al. (2013) stated that recipients of the government subsidy food stamp program, especially the low-income earners, had impacted the families positively by enabling their ability to have access to nutritious foods. Moreover, Ratcliffe, McKernan, and Zhang (2011) noted that government subsidies and food stamps programs aid in alleviating food insecurity in the U.S.
Problem Statement
Food insecurity remains one of the primary issues facing many Americans leading to severe health issues that have culminated in increasing health expenses that can cause burdens to the United States. Poor feeding and nutrition form one of the significant reasons for increased obesity in the U.S., which has culminated in the high prevalence levels of diabetes and other associated ailments. The issue of food insecurity has culminated in increased high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases among Americans, leading to a corresponding growth in health care budgets and subsequent burdens on the American economy. In spite of the presence a few studies exploring the impact of government subsidies and food stamps for AFDC, the available studies indicate the presence of a positive influence of the support and food stamps for the AFDC (Black, Brimblecombe, Eyles, Morris, Vally, & Kerin, 2012). For instance, the assistance has promoted a positive impact on the nutritional level of the low-income earners, which, in the long run, influences the improved health among the AFDC. The problem is that various obstacles hinder the ability of low-income Americans to afford and have enough access to nutritious food in the desire to improve the health conditions from ailments associated with feeding on deficient diets.
Purpose of the study
The purpose of undertaking this research is to investigate the impact of government subsidies and food stamps to the American population in improving the health condition of the recipients.
Research Question
What is the impact of government subsidies and food stamps to the American population in improving the health condition of the recipients?
Key findings for the Articles
Based on other authors, a correlational study reveals a positive association between food insecurity and obesity in women and children. In an explanation of their findings, Dinour et al. (2007) noted that children and men do not reflect a significant level of obesity as quickly as women. Another notable result is that the high cost of food rich with nutrients, insufficient SNAP benefits, and limited access to procuring healthy food forms the key significant obstacles among low-income households in the U.S.
Lastly, the SNAP program reveals the high potential for addressing food insecurity in the U.S., with the program becoming a cornerstone of the issue with food insecurity.

Annotated Bibliography
Dinour, L. M., Bergen, D., & Yeh, M. C. (2007). The food insecurity–obesity paradox: a review of the literature and the role food stamps may play. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(11), 1952-1961.

Dinour et al. research offers significant insight into the association between food insecurity and the prevalence of obesity in the United States. Taking a qualitative approach, the authors noted that several suppositions had revealed the phenomenon depicting a significant relationship between food insecurity and obesity in women, a condition that is not as quickly prevalent in children and men. The article also proposes a conceptual framework that links the food stamps program and other copping techniques to the connection with food insecurity and obesity.
The authors used a meta-analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles obtained from different databases such as the PubMed and Nursing journal to ensure a high level of authenticity of the information collected. The findings of the research indicated a significant association between obesity and food insecurity among low-income earners, especially among women.
The report is, therefore, imperative in exploring my topic on “Food Insecurity for Recipients of Government Subsidies Ex. Food Stamps, AFDC,” mainly the impact associated with the program to low-income earning families in the U.S.

Leung, C. W., Hoffnagle, E. E., Lindsay, A. C., Lofink, H. E., Hoffman, V. A., Turrell, S., … & Blumenthal, S. J. (2013). A qualitative study of diverse experts’ views about barriers and strategies to improve the diets and health of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(1), 70-76.

Leung et al. research reveals insight into diverse issues regarding obstacles and techniques used to improve the diets and the overall health of the receipts of the SNAP programs (2013). In their study, the researcher engaged with different experts in diverse fields to explore their opinion about the challenges and obstacles to eating nutritious, healthy foods while in the SNAP program. Based on the research, it was evident that providing incentives to purchase nutritious foods would alleviate the apparent difficulties associated with SNAP recipients. The authors noted that the program should as well restrict the purchase of nutrients-poor food within the program, modify the frequency of
SNAP benefits and enhance nutrition education to the population. The author also noted that the U.S. government should increase the level of coordination and consistency in implementing the program to strengthen the ability to realize the objective of the SNAP program.
The authors used a combination of approached in collecting information, including In-depth interviews to explore opinions provided by 27 experts on attributes that affect the eating trends and dietary behaviors of SNAP recipients. The technique utilized a ten questions interview guide to promoting authenticity, alignment, and reliability of the collected information concerning the study objective. Based on the gathered data cost of living hindered the capacity of the low-income earners family to afford nutritious foods, including fruits and vegetables. Besides, different factors such as political, economic, environment, among other attributes, obscured the attainment of the SNAP program objectives.
Similarly, the article provides essential influence on different selected topics of healthy food discussions, thereby molding the analysis of the intended qualitative research on “Food insecurity for recipients of government subsidies Ex food stamps, AFDC.”

Ratcliffe, C., McKernan, S. M., & Zhang, S. (2011). How much does the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduce food insecurity? American journal of agricultural economics, 93(4), 1082-1098.

Ratcliffe addresses the areas of SNAP, providing essential insights into the influence of the SNAP program on the reductions of the food insecurity in the United States. Based on the authors, the SNAP program assists nearly 15% of American households and approximately 40% of the low-income families who face the problem of food insecurity in the U.S. The program reveals a significant foundation to federal food assistance acting as a substantial tool for food-related hardships. In this case, the author notes that the considerable impact of the SNAP program is the reduction of the possibility of being food insecure, especially among the low-income earning families.
To attain the intent of the research, the authors centered their study on the low-income families who qualified and were eligible or already receiving the government support that entailed the food stamps. The author found that SNAP participation alleviated the probability of the families being in one of the categories, which include food insecure, food insufficient, very food insecure.
The research article provides necessary information associated with my study on “Food Insecurity for Recipients of Government Subsidies Ex Food Stamps, AFDC.”

Reference List
Black, A. P., Brimblecombe, J., Eyles, H., Morris, P., Vally, H., & Kerin, O. (2012). Food subsidy programs and the health and nutritional status of disadvantaged families in high-income countries: a systematic review. BMC public health, 12(1), 1099.
Dinour, L. M., Bergen, D., & Yeh, M. C. (2007). The food insecurity–obesity paradox: a review of the literature and the role food stamps may play. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(11), 1952-1961.
Leung, C. W., Hoffnagle, E. E., Lindsay, A. C., Lofink, H. E., Hoffman, V. A., Turrell, S., … & Blumenthal, S. J. (2013). A qualitative study of diverse experts’ views about barriers and strategies to improve the diets and health of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(1), 70-76.
Ratcliffe, C., McKernan, S. M., & Zhang, S. (2011). How much does the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduce food insecurity?. American journal of agricultural economics, 93(4), 1082-1098.

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Multivariate Analysis of Variance

Multivariate Analysis of Variance

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2 Parts to this question

Part 1: MANOVA in SPSS

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Earlier this week, you practiced using MANOVA models with SPSS and, ideally, used the Collaboration Lab to ask, the answer, and otherwise address any questions you had. In this Assignment, you apply what you learned to answer a social research question using MANOVA.

To prepare

• Review the datasets provided.
• Construct a research question based on one of those datasets.
• Pay attention to the assumptions of this test, and ask, “Does it make sense to interpret the mean of this dependent variable?”

BY DAY 7

The Assignment

Use SPSS to answer the research question you constructed. Write an analysis in APA format, including title page, references, and an appendix, that includes your data output and addresses each of the tasks listed below. The content should be 2–3 pages, including setup of the assignment, results, and interpretation of results. Your SPSS output should be included as an appendix.

1. What is the null hypothesis for your question?
2. What research design(s) would align with this question?
3. What dependent variable was used and how is it measured?
4. What independent variable is used and how is it measured?
5. If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?
6. What is the answer to your research question?
7. What are the possible implications of social change?

Early in your Assignment, when you relate which dataset you analyzed, please include the mean of the following variables. If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you are using the General Social Survey Dataset, report the mean of Age. If you are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1SES. See pages 819 through 823 in your Warner textbook for an excellent APA-compliant write-up of a 6X3 MANOVA.

Part 2: Article Critique

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The practice of quantitative research not only involves statistical calculations and formulas but also involves the understanding of statistical techniques related to real-world applications. You might not become a quantitative researcher nor use statistical methods in your profession but as a consumer, citizen, and scholar-practitioner, it will be important for you to become a critical consumer of research, which will empower you to read, interpret, and evaluate the strength of claims made in scholarly material and daily news.

For this Assignment, you will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to MANOVA.

To prepare

• Review the Article Critique Assignment Guide in the Walden Library, listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources.
• Search the Walden Library for a quantitative article that applies MANOVA.

BY DAY 7

The Assignment

Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the research you found in the Walden Library that includes responses to the following prompts:

• Why did the authors select MANOVA in the research?
• Do you think this test was the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
• Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?
• Does the results table stand alone? In other words, are you able to interpret the study from it? Why or why not?

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Factorial Analysis of Variance in SPSS Factorial ANOVA

Factorial Analysis of Variance in SPSS Factorial ANOVA

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Part 1: Factorial Analysis of Variance in SPSS

Practice using factorial  ANOVA models with SPSS and, ideally, used the Collaboration Lab to ask,  answer, and otherwise address any questions you had. In this  Assignment, you apply what you learned to answer a social research  question using factorial ANOVA. Factorial Analysis of Variance in SPSS Factorial ANOVA

To prepare

• Review the datasets provided.
• Construct a research question with social change implications based on one of those datasets.
• Be sure to focus on the assumptions of this test and ask yourself,  “Does it make sense to interpret the mean of this dependent variable?”
• Remember that you will need categorical predictor variables.

BY DAY 7

The Assignment

Use SPSS to answer the research question you  constructed. Write an analysis in APA format, including title page,  references, and an appendix, that includes your data output and  addresses each of the tasks listed below. The content should be 2–3  pages, including setup of the assignment, results, and interpretation of  results. Your SPSS output should be included as an appendix.

1. What is the null hypothesis for your question?
2. What research design(s) would align with this question?
3. What dependent variable was used and how is it measured?
4. What independent variable is used and how is it measured?
5. If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?
6. What is the answer to your research question?
7. What are the possible implications of social change?

Early in your Assignment, when you relate which  dataset you analyzed, please include the mean of the following  variables. If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean  of Q1 (Age). If you are using the General Social Survey Dataset, report  the mean of Age. If you are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the  mean of X1SES. See pages 533 and 534 in your Warner textbook for an  excellent APA-compliant write-up of a factorial analysis of variance.

Part 2: Article Critique

The practice of quantitative research not only  involves statistical calculations and formulas but also involves the  understanding of statistical techniques related to real-world  applications. You might not become a quantitative researcher nor use  statistical methods in your profession but as a consumer, citizen, and  scholar-practitioner, it will be important for you to become a critical  consumer of research, which will empower you to read, interpret, and  evaluate the strength of claims made in scholarly material and daily  news.

For this Assignment, you will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to factorial ANOVA.

To prepare 

• Review the Article Critique Assignment Guide in the Walden Library, listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources.
• Search the Walden Library for a quantitative article that applies  factorial analysis of variance. Note that sometimes these are referred  to as “two-way ANOVAs.”

BY DAY 7

The Assignment

Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the research you found in the Walden Library that includes responses to the following prompts:

• Why did the authors select factorial ANOVA in the research?
• Do you think this test was the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
• Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?
• Does the results table stand alone? In other words, are you able to interpret the study from it? Why or why not?

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