Literature Gap and Research Method
The literature gap that needs to be studied is determining the roles of locus parental control, the social interaction level and parental cognition on behavioral development among autistic children and the subsequent stress and depression among the parents of such children. Since the report sort to find out the causal effects of the behavioral patterns of children with autism and stress among their parents, a clear experimental is the method used( Neece, 2014). The mixed method served the best purpose to bridge the literature gap. A would not have served better the determination of the results since manipulations are necessary for causation to be determined.
Assumptions in the Experiment
While experimenting, there were a few assumptions that are followed; first, it is assumed that the parents who will get involved in the study do not have any other factors that would contribute to stress apart from the fact that they had autistic children (Falk, Norris, " Quinn, 2014). Additionally, it was assumed that the control group of parents with normal children are also not under any other form of depression. The assumptions ensured that wrong results are not recorded.
Mixed Method Approach
The mixed method approach used in carrying out the experiment is more effective than any other method of research for this type of experiment. The method involves the mixing of both qualitative and quantitative means of collecting data. Mixed methods are especially ideal when it comes to research relating to collecting data for medical fields. When quality and quantity of data is increased, patients can easily find improved medical treatment due to reliable research findings. The use of mixed methods will make it possible to validate data form both quantitative as well as qualitative sources.
References
Falk, N. H., Norris, K., " Quinn, M. G. (2014). The factors predicting stress, anxiety and depression in the parents of children with autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 44(12), 3185-3203.
Neece, C. L. (2014). Mindfulness‐based stress reduction for parents of young children with developmental delays: Implications for parental mental health and child behavior problems. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(2), 174-186.
