Research Plan

Research Statement and Plan

 

The refined topic of my research paper is to look at the effects moving from the suburbs to the city has on young adults. Many individuals move out of their hometowns and into larger cities to pursue dreams of school and work. This change in environment is life altering and has a great effect on ones self image and feeling of involvement. The focus of my study will be on these young adults that come from all over the country for one reason or another. They may be moving into a college dorm, a new house or a high-rise apartment. I will be studying the ages between 18 and 30, both male and female. Studies will be conducted through research and interviews and will be interpreted individually to reduce stereotyping.

 

Questions in the interviews will include but are not limited to:

1. Where did you grow up, and how long have you lived there?
2. How old are you?
3. What is your occupation / concentration in school?
4. Why did you want to move to a bigger city?
5. Do you feel you belong to a group more in the city or in the suburbs?
6. Do you feel grounded in the city?
7. Where do you see yourself living in five years from now?

 

Other questions:

1. Do these experiences differ between male and female
2. Do these experiences differ between career and school (age)
3. Previous lifestyles affect bias opinions.