Designing Social Psychology Intervention
Designing Social Psychology Intervention
(Designing Social Psychology Intervention)
Designing an effective social psychology intervention involves several key steps aimed at addressing specific behaviors or attitudes. First, identify the target behavior or issue, such as reducing prejudice, increasing pro-environmental actions, or improving academic performance. Conduct a thorough literature review to understand existing theories and interventions related to the issue.
Next, define clear, measurable objectives. For instance, if the goal is to reduce prejudice, the objective could be to decrease implicit bias scores or increase positive intergroup interactions.
Develop the intervention strategy based on psychological theories. For instance, use the Theory of Planned Behavior to encourage recycling by altering attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Incorporate social norms and role models to influence behavior change effectively.
Implement the intervention in a controlled setting to ensure the reliability of results. For example, use workshops, social media campaigns, or interactive activities to engage participants. Ensure the intervention is culturally sensitive and tailored to the specific audience.
Evaluate the intervention’s effectiveness using pre- and post-intervention assessments, such as surveys or behavioral observations. Analyze the data to determine the impact and identify areas for improvement.
Finally, disseminate the findings through academic publications, conferences, or community presentations to inform future interventions and contribute to the broader field of social psychology.
Designing Social Psychology Intervention
In the final week of this course, you will design an intervention to address a specific problem you have identified utilizing social psychological insight. In Week 2, you began this process by crafting a topic statement. This week, you will continue to develop your thoughts by organizing them in the form of an outline, including an annotated bibliography that summarizes your research thus far. (For additional guidance, review the resources for Outlining and creating an Annotated Bibliography, available through the Ashford Writing Center.). Note that the purpose of this assignment, like the previous, is formative in nature. This is your chance to gain valuable feedback on the work you have completed thus far, as well as guidance as you move forward. To take full advantage of this opportunity, be sure you submit a substantive product. Your outline and annotated bibliography should encompass the following:
Describe social behavior.
Evaluate a problem.
Explain relevant social psychological theory.
Summarize intervention strategies.
The Outline and Annotated Bibliography
Must be at least 6 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s Introduction to APA.
Must include an Outline and Annotated Bibliography.
Must utilize academic voice.
See the Academic Voice resource for additional guidance.
Must address the topic with critical thought.
Must use at least 10 peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Additional scholarly sources are encouraged.
See the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table for additional guidance.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
