Qualitative and Quantitative Purpose Statements

Qualitative and Quantitative Purpose Statements

Qualitative Problem Statement

Social stigma has been an underlining hindrance to the dropout rates and ineffective participation of African American community in family therapy (Thompson, Bazile, & Akbar, 2004). Although the African American community is experiencing the same rate of mental diagnosis like any other race, about 60% are void of care and are overrepresented in inpatient treatment facilities and underrepresented in outpatient services (Mayo, 2004). This qualitative case study will examine the tangible and intangible barriers to therapy for African Americans which is said to center on the social stigma and cultural taboo (Constantine, 2007). Data collected from this study proved that most African American communities are unable to keep up with family therapy due to stigma resulting from mistrust, confidentiality, family distress, communication, affordability, accessibility, and availability. Terrell (1994) suggested that Africa Americans who possessed negative attitudes about people with mental ill-nesses and stigmatized these individuals were fearful of mental health labels, and rejected therapy as being potentially helpful. Finally, it is imperative to note that the results collected from this study will provide relevant implications for family therapists and other clinicians working with African Americans (Bean et al., 2002).

Purpose Statements

Identifying the impact of social stigma on dropout rates and ineffective participation of African American community in family therapy

Research Method

The research method that has been made use of is qualitative method. The tool under qualitative method that has been made use of is case studies. The data was collected from case studies and then was analyzed.

Variables

Following are the variables that have been made use of in order to conduct the research in an effective and efficient manner:

Dropout rates

Ineffective participation

Population

The sample size that has been made use of is 75 individuals in totality.

Geographical Location

There are no defined geographical locations. The geographical ...