Research Proposal的样本

Research Proposal的样本

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Research Proposal #1

Topic:

This research proposal suggests research on how the level of self-
disclosure effects the degree of relationship satisfaction.

Review of Literature:

Guerrero & Afifi (1995) conducted a study to examine topic avoidance and
self-disclosure in family relationships. They found that males reported
avoiding discussion of relationship issues more than females did. As
Martin&Anderson(1995)sought to examine the motives behind self-disclosure
in father-young adult relationships and the resulting level of relationship
satisfaction, their study found that young adults seem to model their self-
disclosure after their fathers' self-disclosure. Pegalis, Shaffer, Bazzini,
& Greenier (1994) examined the generality of the opener effect to males and
females across different situational contexts. They found that both genders
disclosed more and longer to high openers than to low openers across the
different contexts, Leaper, Carson, Baker, Holliday, & Myers (1995) used
both same- and opposite-sex dyads in order to examine the relationship
between listener verbal support and self-disclosure among friends. They
found that females tended to be more responsive and supportive than males
during discussions in both same- and cross-gender friendships. However, it
was also found that men made more disclosing comments than did women,
indicating that it is possible for males to disclose as much as females.
They also found that imbalances in self-disclosure and verbal support are
related to relationship dissatisfaction.

Drawing on these findings, it could be possible to anticipate that
individuals who have similar patterns of self-disclosure would have higher
degrees of relationship satisfaction. Continued research may further
explore what other factors affect the degree of relationship satisfaction.

Research Question:

What effect does the level of self-disclosure have on the degree of
relationship satisfaction?

Hypothesis:

Individuals who experience similar levels of self-disclosure will be more
likely to have higher degrees of relationship satisfaction.

Method:

In congruence with the previous study conducted by Martin & Anderson (I
995), a design involving approximately 200 undergraduate students, I 00
male and I 00 female will be used. They will complete questionnaires
consisting of measures of self-disclosure and communication satisfaction.
They will also be given a questionnaire to have their significant others
complete. This questionnaire will include the same measures. Participants
will be informed that this research study focuses on self-disclosure and
levels of relationship satisfaction, participation is voluntary, and their
responses will be kept confidential. A self-addressed envelope will be
enclosed to assist in confidentiality.

Participants will complete the Self-Disclosure Scale (SDS) and the
Communication Satisfaction Scale (CSS). Their responses will be compared
with those of their partner's in order to assess the similarities between
the pair's levels of self-disclosure to each other and their degree of
relationship satisfaction.

Participants will also be given a second questionnaire, which will ask them
to assess what they believe to be their partners' level of self-disclosure
and degree of relationship satisfaction. These responses will also be
compared to examine whether individuals' self-reports of their levels of
disclosure and satisfaction match up with what their partners believe their
levels to be.

Predictions:

In response to the study done by Martin & Anderson (I 995), it should
become clear that the amount of self-disclosure that occurs between
individuals affects the relational satisfaction that is felt by both
parties. Leaper et al. (1995) found that imbalances in self-disclosure and
verbal support are related to relationship dissatisfaction. This would seem
to indicate that the opposite would be true, as well. So, it may be found
that individuals who experience similar levels of self-disclosure will have
higher degrees of relationship satisfaction.

A possible problem using the methods chosen is that self-report may not be
entirely accurate. People may not truthfully portray their levels of self-
disclosure and relational satisfaction. However, through the use of
confidentiality and the second questionnaire that asks the partners to
assess each other's levels, it is hoped that the potential for this problem
may be decreased.

References
Guerrero, L., & Afifi, W. (Summer 1995). Some things are better left
unsaid: Topic avoidance in family relationships. Communication Quarterly,
43, 276-296.

Leaper, C., Carson, M., Baker, C., Holliday, H., & Myers, S. (1995). Self-
disclosure and listener verbal support in same-gender and cross-gender
friends' conversations. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 33. 3 8 7-405.

Martin, M., & Anderson, M- (Spring 1995). The father-young adult
relationship: Interpersonal motives, self-disclosure, and satisfaction.
Communication Quarterly, 43, 119-130.

Pegalis, L., Shaffer, D., Bazzini, D., & Greenier, K. (1994). On the
ability to elicit self disclosure: Are there gender-based and contextual
limitations on the opener effect? Personality and Social Psychology
Bulletin, 20, 412-420.
　

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