Research Proposal: Investigating Parental Role in Child Mental Health

This research proposal outlines a qualitative study aimed at determining the impact of parents on their children's mental health. The research will involve interviews and focus groups with parents and child counselors, followed by a thematic analysis. The proposal provides a comprehensive background on mental health, parenting, parental divorce, and attachment, defining key terms. It details the search strategy, literature review, and eligibility criteria used to gather relevant articles, including the application of the PEO framework and boolean operators in databases such as Google Scholar and CINAHL. The literature review examines the relationship between attachment with parents and child mental health, the impact of parenting styles, and the effects of parental divorce. The methodology section outlines the methods for data collection, analysis, sampling, recruitment, quality and rigor, ethics, limitations, and a proposed time frame for the research. The study aims to contribute valuable insights into the crucial role parents play in shaping their children's psychological, emotional, and social well-being.