An example of how a Housing Studies-related research theme evolves into a dissertation proposal with research objectives, research questions and a research project title (information from perplexity.ai)
My question 1: "I am a part-time Housing Studies student, currently trying to formulate my dissertation proposal. My research theme, in a mildly concrete form is on "the types of domestic violence and the causes of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong in 2025". Based on this research theme, could you suggest 2 relevant research gaps and 2 Hong Kong public media-reported issues."
The reply: "Based on the latest relevant information from Hong Kong public sources and research, here are suggested research gaps and public media-reported issues regarding domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong in 2025:
Research Gaps:
A comprehensive territory-wide survey and publicly available data on the types and causes of domestic violence in Hong Kong, including Wong Tai Sin, is lacking. Existing research is fragmented with limited up-to-date data on causes, types, and demographics of domestic violence victims and perpetrators in specific districts like Wong Tai Sin. This is critical for targeted intervention and policy.
Limited qualitative studies explore how domestic violence changes, escalates, or persists in intimate partner violence pre- and post-separation specifically in Hong Kong contexts. More district-focus such as Wong Tai Sin and inclusion of diverse victim experiences are needed to deepen understanding of domestic violence dynamics and triggers.
Hong Kong Public Media-Reported Issues:
Legal complexities and lengthy divorce procedures in Hong Kong exacerbate emotional and financial stress on domestic violence victims, disproportionately affecting women with lower financial means. Recent efforts to streamline family litigation and improve legal aid access highlight this ongoing issue.
Social stigma, lack of awareness, and insufficient regulation around gender-based and sexual violence hinder victims from seeking help. Emerging challenges with technology-facilitated sexual violence and victim-centered reporting call for more public education and improved media practices, including in districts such as Wong Tai Sin.
These elements together should help shape a dissertation proposal that addresses current gaps and topical public concerns on domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong in 2025. If needed, further detail can be explored on specific sub-themes or service interventions."
My question 2: "Could you make use of (i) these 2 research gaps and 2 Hong Kong public media-reported issues, plus (ii) my research preferences on using critical realism, semi-structured interview research, questionnaire survey and a desk research, to produce a dissertation proposal with project title, 3 research objectives and 2 research questions, and a brief description of the research methodology?"
The reply: "Based on the identified research gaps, public issues, and your research preferences, here is a structured dissertation proposal:
Project Title: "Exploring the Causes and Types of Domestic Violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong: A Critical Realist Perspective"
Research Objectives:
To identify and analyze the underlying social, economic, and cultural causes of different types of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong, through desk research and qualitative interviews.
To examine the lived experiences of domestic violence victims in Wong Tai Sin using semi-structured interviews, focusing on how domestic violence escalates and persists pre- and post-separation.
To assess the awareness, perceptions, and barriers faced by victims in seeking help, utilizing questionnaires to gather broader community insights and inform public intervention strategies.
Research Questions:
What are the social, economic, and cultural determinants that contribute to the occurrence and escalation of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin?
How do victims experience and perceive domestic violence throughout different stages of their relationships, and what barriers do they encounter in seeking help?
Brief Description of the Research Methodology:
This study adopts a critical realism approach, aiming to elucidate the underlying causes of domestic violence while acknowledging the complex social structures involved. It combines desk research with a mixed-methods strategy, including:
Desk research to review existing literature, policy reports, and statistical data on domestic violence in Hong Kong, particularly focusing on Wong Tai Sin.
Semi-structured interviews with victims, service providers, and domestic violence experts to explore personal experiences, escalation patterns, and social influences from a phenomenological and structural perspective.
Questionnaire surveys distributed to the wider Wong Tai Sin community to understand general awareness levels, attitudes, and barriers to seeking help.
Qualitative data will be analyzed thematically, while quantitative data from surveys will be processed statistically to triangulate findings and enhance validity.
This comprehensive methodology aims to uncover both the structural and individual factors underpinning domestic violence in the district, informing more targeted policy recommendations."
My question 3: "Please indicate which research gaps and Hong Kong public media-related issues are related to which research objective or which research question of the dissertation proposal."
The reply: "Here is the alignment of the research gaps and Hong Kong public media-related issues with the research objectives and research questions in your dissertation proposal:
Research Objective 1:
To identify and analyze the underlying social, economic, and cultural causes of different types of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong, through desk research and qualitative interviews.
Related Research Gap: Lack of comprehensive territory-wide data on types and causes of domestic violence, especially district-specific like Wong Tai Sin.
Related Public Media Issue: Complex and lengthy divorce procedures in Hong Kong exacerbate financial and emotional stress on victims, particularly women with fewer resources, influencing domestic violence dynamics.
Research Objective 2:
To examine the lived experiences of domestic violence victims in Wong Tai Sin using semi-structured interviews, focusing on how domestic violence escalates and persists pre- and post-separation.
Related Research Gap: Limited qualitative exploration of how domestic violence changes or escalates pre- and post-separation in the Hong Kong context, especially localized in Wong Tai Sin.
Related Public Media Issue: Social stigma and lack of sufficient victim-centered support inhibit willingness to report and seek help, creating barriers sustained through multiple stages of victimization.
Research Objective 3:
To assess the awareness, perceptions, and barriers faced by victims in seeking help, utilizing questionnaires to gather broader community insights and inform public intervention strategies.
Related Public Media Issue: Insufficient public awareness, media regulations, and education about gender-based and sexual violence, including emerging technology-facilitated abuse, which hinders effective victim support and reporting.
Related Research Gap: Need for better public and community-level data and understanding on barriers for victims to seek help and societal attitudes.
Research Question 1:
What are the social, economic, and cultural determinants that contribute to the occurrence and escalation of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin?
Corresponds to Objective 1, linking to structural causes and public concerns about legal and financial stressors.
Research Question 2:
How do victims experience and perceive domestic violence throughout different stages of their relationships, and what barriers do they encounter in seeking help?
Linked to Objectives 2 and 3, addressing lived experience, stigma, victim support barriers, and awareness issues reported in media.
This mapping integrates the identified research gaps and public media issues clearly with each research objective and question, reinforcing the critical realism lens by acknowledging structural causes and subjective experiences in the context of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong in 2025."
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