Research Plan – Program of Study
Doctor of Management
Problem Statement
What can humans do to prevent social isolation, which is beneficial to their mental health?
Research Methodology (Proposed Method and Design)
What strategies do remote workers use to mitigate the negative effects of limited social and group interactions on their emotional and psychological well-being, thereby avoiding feelings of loneliness and isolation?
This study will employ a qualitative research approach, specifically the narrative inquiry method. This method is well-suited for this investigation as it allows for the examination of diverse points of view and encourages the development of narratives that illuminate the experiences of remote workers. In-depth interviews and focus groups will be conducted to gather data and provide a wealth of information that can be used to understand remote workers’ perspectives and experiences.
Research Population and Sample and Other Data Sources
Describe the population by discussing the criteria for selecting the study participants. Additionally, describe the sample size and describe the rationale for the sample size. If the study will include archival data, briefly explain the proposed data sources.
Research Questions/Hypotheses
State the proposed research question and hypotheses, when appropriate. Review the “Research Questions/Hypotheses” section of the “Research Design Selection” and “Alignment” section associated with the proposed design to ensure alignment.
What strategies do remote workers use to mitigate the negative effects of limited social and group interactions on their emotional and psychological well-being, thereby avoiding feelings of loneliness and isolation?
Topic Literature
Provide a list of 5 to 10 references in APA format that are relevant to the proposed study. Include 1 or 2 sentences with each reference to describe the relevance of the literature to the proposed study.
Topic Theories
Review research literature associated with the selected research topic(s) and state up to 3 relevant theories associated with the topics. This step will become the basis for the conceptual or theoretical framework, which will become more fully developed in chapters 1 and 2 of the proposal.
Research Data Collection Strategy
Briefly describe the proposed process for collecting these data from the research sample and from any archival sources described in item 5.
