Poster/PPT Presentation Rubric – Research Methods 2 PSY 535 Poster/Slides Poor Excellent Organization of Information (good outline) 1 2 3 4 5 Ideas are clearly stated and understood 1 2 3 4 5 Attractiveness of slides/transitions 1 2 3 4 5 Complete (all necessary info included) 1 2 3 4 5 Proposal- Quality of Materials/Ideas Poor Excellent Materials for study are of sufficient quality 1 2 3 4 5 Methodology is appropriate to answer question 1 2 3 4 5 Variables are operationally defined appropriately 1 2 3 4 5 Provides theoretical background for study 1 2 3 4 5 Feasibility of study (could you really do this?) 1 2 3 4 5 Quality of hypotheses (linked to theory?) 1 2 3 4 5 Understanding of statistical analysis required 1 2 3 4 5 Understanding of possible outcomes/results 1 2 3 4 5 Able to articulate meaning of possible results 1 2 3 4 5 Peer-reviewed references (on reference page) 1 2 3 4 5 Delivery of Presentation Poor Excellent Pace of speech is appropriate 1 2 3 4 5 Energy/enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Volume is appropriate (no mumbling/ whispering/ yelling) 1 2 3 4 5 Clearly knowledgeable about topic 1 2 3 4 5 Holds audiences’ attention/responsive to inattentiveness (or monotone deliver; tangents) 1 2 3 4 5 Anticipates and addresses possible questions at end 1 2 3 4 5 Individual Feedback: Final Grade for Presentation: The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health Martha Ramsey Saint Leo University Research Method II: PSY 535 Instructor Andrea Goldstein November 3, 2022 1 Final draft: The Influence of social media on Mental Health Abstract It is essential to define social media and mental health to have a meaningful conversation on the impact technology has on people's emotional well-being. One definition of social media is how individuals may discuss and learn more about a range of topics with one another. Video, still images, and sound are just some of the many ways data may be sent. The material provided on these sites has the potential to help people or to cause harm, such as mental health problems or radicalization. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr are all examples of well-known social networking sites. Pew predicts that by 2022, 84 percent of U.S. adults will be active on at least one social networking site, up from 5 percentage points in 2002.   In the United States, people mainly utilize the social media sites Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Introduction One cannot imagine current life without the ubiquitous presence of social media. Since it was first created, people have found several ways to put it to use. Social media were designed to facilitate quick one-on-one contact. However, it h.

1. Poster/PPT Presentation Rubric – Research Methods 2 PSY 535
Poster/Slides Poor Excellent
Organization of Information (good outline) 1 2 3 4 5
Ideas are clearly stated and understood 1 2 3 4 5
Attractiveness of slides/transitions 1 2 3 4 5
Complete (all necessary info included) 1 2 3 4 5
Proposal-
Quality of Materials/Ideas Poor
Excellent
Materials for study are of sufficient quality 1 2 3 4 5
Methodology is appropriate to answer question 1 2 3 4 5
Variables are operationally defined appropriately 1 2 3 4 5
Provides theoretical background for study 1 2 3 4 5
Feasibility of study (could you really do this?) 1 2 3 4 5
Quality of hypotheses (linked to theory?) 1 2 3 4 5
Understanding of statistical analysis required 1 2 3 4 5
Understanding of possible outcomes/results 1 2 3 4 5

2. Able to articulate meaning of possible results 1 2 3 4 5
Peer-reviewed references (on reference page) 1 2 3 4 5
Delivery of Presentation Poor
Excellent
Pace of speech is appropriate 1 2 3 4 5
Energy/enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5
Volume is appropriate (no mumbling/ whispering/
yelling) 1 2 3 4 5
Clearly knowledgeable about topic 1 2 3 4 5
Holds audiences’ attention/responsive to inattentiveness
(or monotone deliver; tangents) 1 2 3 4 5
Anticipates and addresses possible questions at end 1 2 3 4 5
Individual Feedback:
Final Grade for Presentation:

3. The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health
Martha Ramsey
Saint Leo University
Research Method II: PSY 535
Instructor Andrea Goldstein
November 3, 2022
1
Final draft: The Influence of social media on Mental Health
Abstract
It is essential to define social media and mental health to have a
meaningful conversation on the impact technology has on
people's emotional well-being. One definition of social media is
how individuals may discuss and learn more about a range of
topics with one another. Video, still images, and sound are just
some of the many ways data may be sent. The material provided
on these sites has the potential to help people or to cause harm,
such as mental health problems or radicalization.
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr are all
examples of well-known social networking sites. Pew predicts
that by 2022, 84 percent of U.S. adults will be active on at least
one social networking site, up from 5 percentage points in 2002.
In the United States, people mainly utilize the social media
sites Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Introduction
One cannot imagine current life without the ubiquitous presence
of social media. Since it was first created, people have found
several ways to put it to use. Social media were designed to
facilitate quick one-on-one contact. However, it has steadily
been implemented in several industries, including schools, the
business world, and hospitals, as a tool for marketing, making it

4. simpler to contact more consumers and prospective clients in a
short period. However, social media's negative aspects may
harm people's health and well-being. Among the harmful
impacts of social media is the rise of mental health problems,
according to recent studies. Anxiety, sadness, and mania are
just some of the mental health problems that have been linked to
excessive social media usage.
People's mental well-being is crucial since it determines how
actively they engage in everyday life. Mental health issues may
impair an individual's ability to operate and can be triggered by
various traumatic experiences, abusive relationships, child
maltreatment, unemployment, and failed marriages. Common
mental health difficulties include melancholy, inability to sleep,
tension, hostility, and suppression of feelings (Coyne et
al.,2020). However, mental health encompasses not only
physical health but also social and emotional well-being.
Some have suggested that media positively and negatively affect
users' mental health. One of social media's most frequently cited
advantages is the increased privacy it provides its users.
Individuals can feel safe sharing their traumatic experiences,
knowing their privacy will be protected. In other words, face-to-
face interactions don't necessarily guarantee the same level of
openness that can be found on social media. Reducing the
stigma associated with mental health issues requires people to
connect with others, and social media can facilitate this. It's not
just people you can talk to on social media; there are also
organizations whose sole purpose is to aid those with mental
health problems. One negative effect of social media on mental
health is that it can lead people to spend more time alone and
less interacting with others, leading to increased loneliness.
Cyberbullying, low mood, and other mental health problems are
all possible outcomes of extensive social media use (Robinson
and Smith, 2022). This study aims to delve more deeply into the
effects of mental health by concentrating on literature and
further studies. In this proposal, we will discuss the results of
an experiment designed to determine the impact of social media

5. on individuals' psychological well-being. Specifically, it will
examine the study's sample, the methods used to gather data,
and the variables of interest.
Method
Participants
The adverse effects of excessive social media usage are seen
across all demographics. Nonetheless, several studies have
indicated that people between the ages of 12 and 30 are more
likely than older persons to have mental health problems
(Berryman, Ferguson, and Nagy, 2018). People under the age of
30 spend disproportionately more time than those over the age
of 30 consuming media on electronic devices, which may
explain this pattern. Students from high schools and universities
will make up the bulk of this experiment's subjects because of
the increased vulnerability of these age groups to mental health
problems. Different studies and analyses have shown that
students who spend much time on social media are at a higher
risk of developing insomnia, anxiety, despair, and poor self-
esteem. This research aims to examine the relationship between
students' usage of social media and the emergence of mental
health problems by controlling for various factors.
Measures
This study will employ a controlled research design to
investigate factors for mental health problems among high
school and college students who spend too much time on social
media. The average number of learners on average time spent on
social media will be a crucial variable to account for in the
experiment. This will assist in differentiating between the
typical amounts of time that are good for and bad for a student's
mental health.
The survey will also assess the impact of popular social media
sites on students' mental health. Multiple social media sites
have been shown to increase the likelihood of mental distress,
such as poor self-esteem, which is one of the first symptoms of
mental health issues. YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are
among the most popular applications among students in that age

6. range.
Procedure
The success of this experiment depends on the thoroughness
with which we gather data and other information. Selected
students will be asked to complete surveys on their experiences
with social media, including how they felt before, during, and
after utilizing various sites. The gathered data from the surveys
will be used to determine what causes pupils to touch down in
the dumps and what contributes to the development of long-term
emotional and psychological difficulties (Berryman, Ferguson,
and Negy, 2018). This is the most crucial phase since it will
address the influence of variables like typical social media use,
content intake, and possible interactions.
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The presentation will be based on the hypothesis from Research
Methods I,
and will include a finalized methodology to test the hypothesis,
planned analyses, and
discussion of potential findings