Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder, psychology homework help

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 from the Frost (2011) e-book.

Frost, N. (2011). Qualitative research methods in psychology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

For this discussion you will take on the role of a clinical psychologist treating clients for depression. You are interested in doing research on effective treatments for a chronic form of depression called dysthymia. In the DSM-5, it is referred to as persistent depressive disorder. The DSM-5 is listed in your recommended resources, and details regarding the disorder can be found in section 300.4(F34.1).

In your review of the current materials, you find that most of the previous research on this disorder has been done using quantitative methods. Identify an aspect of this topic you feel should be studied using qualitative methods. Apply the scientific method to this research issue and develop a specific research question. Compare the characteristics and appropriate uses of various qualitative research designs and choose an appropriate qualitative design for this research question. Create a feasible research design that includes plans for the sample selection, data collection, and data analysis. Apply ethical principles to your design by explaining how this type of qualitative design may affect the participants in your study and how you will deal with sociocultural issues.



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Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder
Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder is the specific type of disorder which
usually lasts for longer periods of time. Although it is less severe as compared to the major
depression but it is persistent and people suffering from it experience depression for as long as
they can remember (HHP (2017)). It becomes part of their personality or character and they
avoid describing or discussing it with others. There are primarily two effective treatments of
dysthymia; medications and psychotherapy. The medications include antidepressants such as
SSRIs, TCAs, and SNRIs which are closely monitored and controlled by the doctor (Mayo Clinic
(2016)). Medical professionals guide the patient to gradually adapt to medications, change dose
over time, and educate patients about the possible side effects of the medication. Psychotherapy
is another effective method for the treatment of dysthymia as ...


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