Research Methodology
What is the purpose of a literature review?
To summarise existing research and identify gaps.
List one advocacy group that supports youth.
Headspace or Youth Action NSW.
How can two specific needs of homeless people be met?
Access to safe housing and healthcare.
Define formal support.
Structured services such as Centrelink, childcare, or paid carers.
Identify one way technology can improve workplace productivity.
Through automation, communication tools, or scheduling software.
List one example of unethical research behaviour.
Respect, Integrity, Privacy, Bias. Include example.
Explain how socioeconomic status can impact service access for rural families.
Lower income may limit access to healthcare, education, or technology.
Identify a strategy that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity.
NAIDOC Week celebrations or language revitalisation programs.
Give an example of a social parent.
Adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or surrogate parent.
Describe a negative effect of technology on youth social skills.
Overreliance on digital communication may weaken face-to-face interaction skills.
Describe the steps involved in conducting an interview.
Planning, preparing questions, recording responses, and analysing data.
Describe how government policy affects the wellbeing of youth.
Policies around education, health, and employment shape youth opportunities and outcomes.
Discuss how language can be a barrier to accessing services.
People may not understand service options or feel excluded without translation or cultural sensitivity.
Explain why carers may experience role strain.
They may juggle multiple responsibilities and lack adequate support.
Compare communication before and after mobile phone technology.
Previously relied on landlines and letters; now instant messaging, calls, and social media.
Compare case study and observation as research methods.
Case studies provide detailed information about a single subject, while observation records behaviours in natural settings.
Analyse the availability of transport for rural and remote families.
Limited or no public transport increases isolation and reduces access to essential services.
Examine the impact of discrimination on Category B groups.
It can lead to mistrust, reduced access, and poor mental health.
Analyse the relationship between support networks and wellbeing.
Support networks reduce stress, provide assistance, and improve emotional health.
Explain the role of assistive technology in promoting wellbeing.
Devices like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and screen readers help individuals maintain independence.
Assess the importance of pilot studies in research.
They help identify and fix problems before the full study is conducted, improving validity.
Evaluate the role of technology in supporting youth health services.
Telehealth and apps can increase access, but may be limited by digital literacy or internet access.
Propose improvements to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Culturally safe spaces, community-led services, and more representation in decision-making.
Evaluate preparations needed before becoming a parent or carer.
Education, financial planning, adjusting lifestyle, and building support systems.
Assess the long-term impacts of technology on family interaction.
It can either promote connection across distances or reduce quality time due to screen overuse.