Semester spring 2024

Gender issues in Psychology (Psy 512)

Assignment
Qualitative research methods

Student ID Bc230430755
Student name Kinza Akbar
Course code Psy512
Semester Spring 2024
 Scenario
Sana is conducting research on
the experience of transgender
individual in assessing mental
health services. Recognizing the
sensitivity of this topic, she plans
to use qualitative research
method as a primary data
collection tool .she will ensure
the willingness of participants
and create a supportive
environment for them to share
their experiences openly. she
would take into account the time,
place and privacy of participants
particularly when collecting data
from vulnerable populations
within the transgender
community.
Ayesha a researcher passionate
about exploring gender issues in
psychology, is intrigued by rare
medical condition that may have
gender specific implications. she
decides to focus her research on
condition such as brain damage
due to accidents or case of
children raised by animal’s with a
particular interest in
understanding how gender may
intersect with these unique
circumstances .she will never
selected suitable cases for this
research, considering the rarity
of these condition and their
potential gender related aspects.
Asma plans to conduct
qualitative research to investigate
gender differences in perceptions
of leadership role among
undergraduate students. She
would select participants for this
research considering the
importance of diversity and
Identified field Rationale
Qualitative research method
are commonly used in
psychology to explore
subjective experiences and
perceptions making them
Psychology or sociology well suited for investigating
the experience of transgender
individuals in assessing
mental health services.
psychology provide a
framework or understanding
the psychological factor that
may influence individual
interaction with mental health
services to Sana’s analysis.
Neuropsychology explore the
relationship between brain
function and behavior
making it relevant for
investigating rare medical
Neuropsychology conditions such as brain
damage due to accident by
focus on case where
individual has experienced
brain injury, Ayesha can
examine how gender intersect
with the neurological and
psychological consequence of
such injuries.
neuropsychology provide a
framework for understanding
cognitive ,emotional and
behavioral difference that
may arise due to brain
damage, allow Ayesha to
explore potential gender
specific implication within
these unique circumstances.
Education provide a suitable
framework for exploring
perception of leadership role
among undergraduate
students ,as it encompasses
Education both the academic and social
aspect of student experience.
Asma can delve into the
representation within the
discussions .she would employ
different strategies to facilitate a
constructive and inclusive
conversation among participants
from diverse gender
background .she might navigate
potential power dynamics or
biases that could influence the
research process during the
discussion of gender issues in
leadership
Amna Is interested in exploring
gender Dynamics within
educational setting specifically
focusing on the experience of
female student in STEM fields.
she decides to conduct qualitative
research by immersing herself in
a university environment .she
would approach becoming a
participant observer in this
contexts, while maintaining
objectivity and avoiding
emotional involvement . she
would use to ensure that her
presence does not influence the
behavior or belief of the student
being studied.
perspective of students from
diverse gander
backgrounds.Shedding light
on how social norms and
educational experience shape
their perception of leadership.
Sociology of education focus
on understanding how social
institutes ,such as school and
universities , are influenced
Sociology by society. Amna research on
the experience of female
student in STEM field
aligned with this field as it
explorer the intersection of
gender dynamics and
educational environment .
Sociology of educational
provide theoretical
framework and methodology
for analysis these dynamic,
allowing Amna to in
uncovers pattern and
challenging face by female
student while maintaining
objectivity and minimizing
her influence on the
participants behavior and
beliefs.