Experimental study of self-help techniques for university students' difficulties in sleeping because their minds are too active at bedtime /

This research case features experimental research that tests different self-help techniques for university students' difficulties in sleeping when their minds are too active at bedtime. The case gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the decisions involved in planning and carrying out the re...

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Main Authors: Digdon, Nancy (Author), Hemmings, Nicholas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.
Series:SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This research case features experimental research that tests different self-help techniques for university students' difficulties in sleeping when their minds are too active at bedtime. The case gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the decisions involved in planning and carrying out the research. It highlights issues related to recruiting a sample, choosing techniques and measures, controlling for confounds, and running research online versus face-to-face. It discusses pros and cons of different research options. It discloses some practical problems that can arise in conducting a study and offers possible solutions to these problems.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781526429216
1526429217