Article Analysis #2

Read the article, “A Randomized Trial of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children: Promoting Mindful Attention to Enhance Social-Emotional Resilience in Children.” The analysis should range from 3 to 5 pages excluding a cover page and reference page. It will account for 10% of the total grade. 

 Provide the name of the journal, publication year, volume number, and key words. (1 paragraph)

 Summarize the previous literature. (1–2 paragraphs)

 Describe the type of research:

 Is this study basic research or applied research? Provide the rationale and evidence for your response.

 Is this qualitative or quantitative research? Provide the rationale for your response.

 Is this cross-sectional or longitudinal research? Provide the rationale for your response.

 Is this descriptive, exploratory, predictive, explanatory, or evaluation research? Provide the rationale for your response.

Identify the hypotheses. (1 paragraph)

Describe characteristics of the study participants. (1 paragraph)

Describe the sampling method. (how were the participants recruited?)

What type of research design did the researchers use? Provide a rationale for the use of this design. (1 paragraph)

Identify the main outcomes related to the hypotheses. (1 paragraph)

What instruments (standardized measures) were used to measure the outcomes? Briefly describe each instrument, including reliability and/or validity scores. (1/2 page)
Briefly summarize the study findings. (1/2 page)

Summarize the study limitations. (1 paragraph)