Evaluating Purpose Statements

For this Discussion, you will evaluate the purpose statements in the journal article below in your discipline and consider the alignment of theory, problem, and purpose. You will also explain your position on the relationship between research and social change. As you read the authors’ purpose statements, consider how well the intent of the study, and its connection to the problem and theoretical framework, is presented. Also consider if the purpose statement reveals the study’s potential for engendering positive social change. (500 words or more)

Post a critique of the research study in which you:

• Evaluate the purpose statement using the Purpose Statement Checklist as a guide
• Analyze alignment among the theory, research problem, and purpose
• Explain your position on the relationship between research and social change

Be sure to support your disccussion reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

This is the journal article:

Wilhelmy, A., Kleinmann, M., König, C. J., Melchers, K. G., & Truxillo, D. M. (2016). How and why do interviewers try to make impressions on applicants? A qualitative study. Journal of Applied Psychology, 101(3), 313-332. doi:10.1037/apl0000046

And below I’ve upload the purpose statement