What theory (which should be stated explicitly in the article) was used to guide the research study? Mention the theory’s exact name as it appears in the article. What theory would you propose if a theory was not reported, and why?
Choose just one quantitative research study (either descriptive, explanatory, prescriptive, or predictive). In the research study, what were the independent variables (IV), dependent variables (DV), and mediating variables (MV) measured?
* What risk factors have been identified, and what recommendations have been made? What other risk factors or recommendations do you have?
* What theory (which should be stated explicitly in the article) was used to guide the research study? Mention the theory’s exact name as it appears in the article. What theory would you propose if a theory was not reported, and why?
