Assignment Directions:
Address the logic of the quasi-experimental approach and explain its limitations in permitting causal inferences. Then, use the quasi-experimental article you found in this week's study.
Journal article chosen:
Title: "Social Media Use and Prosocial Behavior: A Quasi-Experimental Study Examining the Mediating Role of Social Connection and Empathy" by Chen, Y., Zhang, H., & Zhao, X. (2021)
Journal: Computers in Human Behavior
Summarize the article and identify the independent and dependent variables.
How does the research exemplify quasi-experimental research and identify the specific quasi-experimental design?
Analyze the aspects of the research that enabled the researcher to draw conclusions about the results. Include a description of sample selection, group choice or assignment, and the safeguards against the threats to validity.
How did the quasi-experimental design and other design elements affect the researcher's conclusions?
How does the article contribute to and inform your literature review about prosocial behavior and social media with young adults aged 18-30?