Levels of Depression in West Massachusetts Capstone Project

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Doctoral Research Project ChecklistDate: ?????Students Name: ????? Student ID (for office use only) -- ?????School:Program of Study: Social WorkChairperson ?????Committee Member ?????University Research Reviewer ?????The following checklist provides a tool to develop DSW Doctoral Projects in social work contexts. The doctoral project involves multiple steps, including identification of the local problem and development of the practice-focused question(s) to address it, and a review of the background and context related to the problem (Section 1); a plan for systematic collection of data and evidence (Section 2); analysis of those data to inform a solution or strategy that addresses the practice-focused question(s) (Section 3); and product(s) or recommendation(s)-for-action based on those results (Section 4). All items may not be relevant to your particular study; please consult with your chair for guidance. Instructions for students: Indicate on the checklist the page numbers (use the actual document page number, not the MS Word pagination) where the appropriate content is located. Respond to comments from your supervisory committee and/or URR members in the comment history box. Do not delete previous comments. Just add your response and use some means to clearly identify your remarks (e.g., colored, bolded, or italicized text). Instructions for the DSW Doctoral Project committee chair, second member, and URR member. Provide specific feedback in the comment history column. Do not delete previous comments. Just add your response and use some means to clearly identify your remarks (e.g., colored, bolded, or italicized text). If you made detailed comments on the draft (using track changes and comments), you can make reference to such comments in the draft rather than copy the text into the checklist comment history section.Front MatterTitle [Depression among Older Immigrant African Women in Metro West Massachusetts]Your title should include: the area of focus of the research and applicable population,Depression among Older Immigrant African Women in Metro West Massachusetts important outcome(s), variables, and/or concept(s), andCause of patients anxiety, stressors facing their patients life in West Massachusetts, the patient access to mental health services, and how patients coped with depression. research strategy.Qualitative InterviewsPREMISEYour premise paper should be submitted to the DSW Coordinator for approval by the Program Director before enrolling in DSW Capstone Project Research.Problem Statement: Briefly describe a social work practice problem and why it is important to address within the context of social work practice.This study intends to explore the views of social workers in relation to depression among older immigrant African women currently living in west Massachusetts. Depression among elderly immigrant women stands out as an essential phenomenon for study in social work, considering the extent to which the condition affects vulnerable populations. Immigrants typically face stressors relating to migration experience, which may cause or intensify mental health problems.Research Question(s): Identify your preliminary practice-focused research question(s).1. From the perspective and benefits of social workers, what factors influence older immigrant African womens adaptive capacity in Metro West Massachusetts?2. What mental health services do social workers offer to older immigrant African women in Metro West Massachusetts from the social work perspective?3. How do social workers assess the need for mental health services for older immigrant African women in Metro West Massachusetts?4. What service modifications can social workers introduce in practice to enhance mental health service delivery for older immigrant African women in Metro West Massachusetts?Theoretical Framework: Identify the theory or theories you will use to frame your project and briefly explain how the theory(ies) applies.The theoretical framework that can be used to frame this project is the structural-functional theory. This theory should play a key role in understanding the onset of depression among older immigrant African women,…

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…practice-focused research questions.Provide transitional material from the findings and introduce the reader to the information found in Section 4.PROJECT SECTION 4: Application to Professional Practice and Implications for Social ChangeChecklist ItemsPg/NAComment HistoryIntroductionNote: APA section 3.03 does not allow a heading called Introduction; it is assumed that the first part of the manuscript or section is the introduction.Concisely reiterate the purpose and nature of the study and why it was conducted.Concisely summarize key findings and how they inform social work practice.Describe in what ways the findings extend knowledge in the discipline.Preview this section as recommended solutions.Application for Professional Ethics in Social Work PracticePresent and explain at least two specific principles or values from the NASW Code of Ethics related to this social work practice problemExplain how the NASW Code of Ethics guides clinical social work practice in this area of focus.Describe how these findings will impact social work practice, particularly in relation to the area of professional ethics.Recommendations for Social Work PracticeBased on the findings recommend at least two action steps for clinical social work practitioners who work in this area of focus. Consider practice, research, and policy considerations.Explain how these findings will impact your own social work practice as an advanced practitioner.Discuss the transferability of the findings from this study to the field of clinical social work practice.Discuss the usefulness of the findings from this study to the broader field of social work practice. Consider practice, research, and policy considerations.Describe any limitations that may impact the usefulness (generalizability, trustworthiness, etc.) of this study.Describe recommendations for further research that are grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current study. Ensure recommendations do not exceed the study boundaries.Recommend at least two ways to disseminate the information produced in this projectImplications for Social ChangeDescribe the potential impact for positive social change at the…