- Title
- A systematic review on the use of methylphenidate as a performance-enhancing substance in tertiary institutions
- Creator
- Ndhlovu, Stephen
- Subject
- Methylphenidate
- Date Issued
- 2020-12
- Date
- 2020-12
- Type
- Master's theses
- Type
- text
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51381
- Identifier
- vital:43269
- Description
- The rationale of this treatise is to synthesize current research, nationally and internationally, both qualitative and quantitative with regards to methylphenidate and its use amongst university students. The study is undertaken to explore the use of methylphenidate by students, as well as the advantages and/or disadvantages of the substance as a performance-enhancer in tertiary institutions. The researcher chose a systematic review, because it summarizes the literature and it critically appraises and synthesizes a specific issue. It synthesizes the results of multiple primary studies that is related to each other, by using strategies that reduce biases and random errors. The methodology employed in this study is derived from Petticrew & Roberts (2006). They recommend that the proceeding 7-steps be noted and followed in conducting a systematic review namely: find existing reviews; define the research question; write the review protocol; decide on inclusion/exclusion criteria; source the literature; assess/appraise the literature; and write the report. The body of literature was accessed through the Nelson Mandela University’s Online Library Catalogue, specifically the accompanying databases: EBSCOhost, Digital Commons, Psych-info, Academic Search Complete, Sage Publications, Science Direct, JSTOR, and Taylor and Francis Online. This study, in the form of a systematic review, is undertaken to provide clarity and a broader perspective of the use of methylphenidate, the rationale or reasoning behind the use, as well as the negative consequences of non-prescription use of methylphenidate in universities, globally. The study is further undertaken to aid policy development in the construction of ethics concerning the use of methylphenidate in universities. Lastly, in relation to the analysis of data, the literature obtained from the systematic review was analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) method of thematic analysis. Thematic analysis is a method for identifying, analysing, and reporting patterns (themes) within data (Braun and Clarke, 2006). Analysis will also be done by an independent reviewer to maintain rigour and reliability.
- Description
- Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
- Format
- computer
- Format
- online resource
- Format
- Format
- 1 online resource (x, 103 pages)
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Language
- English
- Rights
- rights holder
- Rights
- All Rights Reserved
- Rights
- Open Access
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