Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

A 6 page overview of a family as an interrelated series of components. Presenting a fictional case study, this paper provides a genogram of the major relationships and an analysis of the family unit under Minuchin’s theory of the structured family. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 5 page paper which examines the condition of death as a stage of human development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom and an article sent by student requesting which discusses one individual’s sociological perspective of suffering from chronic pain. In the examination of the two works the paper discusses how people are somehow inherently equipped to deal with pain and suffering in their own unique way. No sources ...

This 6 page paper discusses the ideas of Linda Mooney in her book, Understanding Social Problems. In particular, chapters 1,3,6 which cover theoretical sociological structures, ageism, and legalization of drugs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper analyzes the psychological ideas behind secrets as presented in the NY Times article: What Secrets Tell by Luc Sante. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page annotated bibliography that describes the major points of four sources that discuss Maslow's foundational theory of motivation in regards to human development. This is just a bibliography.

This 6 page paper reports data on violent crime. There are four specific areas addressed. The first section discusses violence in America, in general. Next, is a discussion of violence among youth. The third topic is violence in schools and the last is violence in rural schools. The most recent data from the Federal Bureau ...

This 5 page paper discusses the dire consequences which arise from a clash of cultures in the medical profession and Hmong immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses two articles about the benefits to cohesiveness in a society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper gives an overview and review of Spencer Johnson's book, Who Moved My Cheese. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 42 page comprehensive research paper. This paper begins by reporting data regarding the incidence of mental, emotional and behavior problems among children and youth and comments on the controversy regarding residential placement for youngsters. The next section reports the history of group homes in this nation, beginning in the 1700s and following through to ...

This 5 page paper presents an observation of human behavior in terms of honesty. The scenario was that a wallet was left on a bench in a busy shopping mall. The wallet contained a small amount of money and identification of its owner. The writer observes the reactions and actions of persons who find the ...

This 3 page essay explores body image in American society and how it is important in respect to self-esteem. Several issues are broached, inclusive of how media views women. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various pieces of literature and then discusses how the authors present the reader with sometimes new definitions of relationships from a social and psychological position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines some of the stories presented in Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ “Women Who Run with the Wolves.” No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the contributions of the Chicago School of Sociologists. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses whether a person's romantic relationships are influenced by parents. Examples and recent research offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the many factors which can influence personality and the degree to which personality either stays stable or varies over time. While there is undoubtedly a connection between genetics and personality, a far more important determinant is culture and the manner and degree to which an individual interacts with others. ...

This 6 page paper analyzes the loss of a sense of community and offers solutions for a return to it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the concept of culture relating from the ideologies presented in magazines. The author notes that while magazine culture can serve the positive function of pulling women together, it can also perpetuate potentially devastating ideologies as well as serve to pit one women’s group against another. Bibliography lists ...

7 pages in length. Happiness – the state of well-being and contentment – has become an elusive commodity in contemporary society. This endangered human emotion that struggles against an overwhelming wave of negativity and hate has become a painful effort for many; that being happy takes exertion, while misery and disappointment are readily ...

This 6 page paper begins by identifying some of the factors that are prevalent in the three stages of adolescence. The writer then offers an overview of three theorists: Erik Erikson, Harry Stack Sullivan and G. Stanley Hall. The scenario presented for the paper focuses on the need for consultants/counselors working in a community health ...

This 2.5 page paper explains the need for self-forgiveness as described in Robin Casarjian's book, Forgiveness: A Bold Choice for a Peaceful Heart. As difficult as it may be sometimes to forgive others, it is usually even more difficult to forgive oneself. This essay explains why Casarjian argues that forgiveness is an act of self-interest. ...

A 4 page essay that analyzes two articles on the nature of "self," that is, consciousness and identity. The articles are "Evolutionary Necessity or Glorious Accident?" by Natalie Angier and "The Self as Sentiment and Reflection" by Charles Horton Cooley. The writer summarizes the main points and whether or not each author was convincing in ...

This 6 page paper examines classical and modern studies/literature to prove the argument that mankind is a social creature, and examines man's need to belong.Bibliography lists 12 sources.