Overview: The primary objective of this research is to see if body focused (aver

Overview:
The primary objective of this research is to see if body focused (average, fit) images from Instagram effect self-esteem in men and women.
Intro:
Your introduction should start with the need for the present study, followed by a comprehensive literature review, a brief critique of past research, and end with the research questions and hypotheses for the present study. Refer to the lecture for more details. Papers should follow formatting guidelines of APA 7th edition. This assignment should be approximately 5-6 pages double-spaced, not incl. references or title page (quality is more important than quantity!). Grades will be based on the content, formatting and writing quality of the following items.
Begin with a brief introduction to the topic and research area. Describe at least 3 reasons why it’s important to do research on this topic. [Rec length: 1-3 paragraphs]
Literature Review:
Provide a structured, integrated, and comprehensive summary of findings from past research studies, organized by topic, not by individual studies. Each paragraph should start with a clear intro topic sentence, followed by at least 3 supporting sentences, and then a conclusion and/or transition sentence. Cited literature should be mostly scientific journal articles. Avoid using theses, dissertations, popular sources (e.g., newspapers, websites, etc.). Avoid direct quotes; instead, put into your own words with a citation [Rec Length: 3-4 pages]
Literature Critique
Provide a summary evaluation of methods used in past research. As a whole, what are the methodological strengths and weaknesses in past studies? Avoid separately providing critiques study by study. Your critique needs to address concepts from class, including: critique of the designs (e.g., experimental vs descriptive), measurement (reliability, validity, biases), and sampling (methods, biases, representation). [Rec Length: 2-4 paragraphs]
Research Questions and Hypotheses:
Questions #1 — Is there a difference in self-esteem levels when viewing Instagram images of average/typical bodies and fit/athletic bodies?
Hypothesis #1: There is a difference in self-esteem levels when viewing average/typical bodies and fit/athletic bodies.
Question #2 — Does gender effect self-esteem levels when viewing images of average/typical bodies and fit/athletic bodies from Instagram?
Hypothesis #2: Gender does have an effect on self-esteem levels when viewing images of average/typical bodies and fit/athletic bodies from Instagram.
Directly state each of your research questions (2-4 recommended). For each RQ, make sure to have a hypothesis that directly answers that RQ, including the direction. Hypotheses should be supported by previous research, as summarized above. [Rec Length: 1-3 paras]