Gender Differences in the Perception of Pain Research Proposal by Nicky

Gender Differences in the Perception of Pain
Proposes research asking if there is significant difference between males and females on how they perceive pain.
# 129208 | 1,830 words | 7 sources | APA | 2010 | US
Published on Sep 19, 2010 in Research Designs (General) , Gender and Sexuality (Gender Studies) , Psychology (Social) , Psychology (Physiological)


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Description:

This paper presents a research proposal, using a psychosocial approach, to study factors influencing gender differences in the perception of pain. The paper relates some of the literature that focuses on psychological and social factors, which are two important dimensions influential to the perception of pain. The frame work for the study is the dualist theory of brain processing. The paper also includes a description of the proposed methodology and a table.

Table of Contents:
Introduction/Background of the Study
Research Objectives/Hypotheses
Research Question
Hypotheses
Review of Related Literature
Framework of the Study
Methodology
Research Design
Units of Analysis/Respondent Type
Methods
Diary Method
Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
Survey
Variables & Measures
Data Analysis
Relevance of the Study

From the Paper:

"Perceived pain also has its social dimension, as it also helps in validating the pain perceived and reported by the individual. Medical practitioners and family members are considered to be the groups most relevant to the individual/patient, and because of the trust and closeness of the individual to these groups, they became the most reliable sources of reported perceived pain, as reflected in Babl's (2008) study on the measurement of pain and distress among children as perceived by the medical and nursing staff."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Babl, F. (2008). "Procedural pain and distress in young children as perceived by medical and nursing staff." Pediatric Anesthesia, Vol. 18.
  • Carlson, K. (2000). "Using distraction to reduce reported pain, fear, and behavioral distress in children and adolescents: a multisite study." JSPN, Vol. 5, No. 2.
  • Hama, A. (2004). "Sex differences in pain perception: a biological perspective." Mankind Quarterly, Vol. XLIV, Nos. 3 & 4.
  • Ibid., (2000). "Racial differences in pain perception: a biological basis." Mankind Quarterly, Vol. XLI, No. 1.
  • Ramrez-Maestre, C., A. Martinez, and R. Zaragaza. (2004). "Personality characteristics as differential variables of the pain experience." Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 2.

Cite this Research Proposal:

APA Format

Gender Differences in the Perception of Pain (2010, September 19) Retrieved May 22, 2013, from http://www.academon.com/research-proposal/gender-differences-in-the-perception-of-pain-129208/

MLA Format

"Gender Differences in the Perception of Pain" 19 September 2010. Web. 22 May. 2013. <http://www.academon.com/research-proposal/gender-differences-in-the-perception-of-pain-129208/>

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