Title
Causes and effects of skin bleaching

Problem Statement
What are the factors that influence teenagers ages 14-16 to partake in skin bleaching?

Reason for Selecting Area of Research

The topic was chosen by the researcher because he thinks that skin bleaching is downgrading and is an unhealthy activity. Based on observation carried out within the school and outside of the school it has been noticed that a wide range of students participate in this activity which causes the school to be downgraded.
At the end of this research it is hope to find out what are the factors that influence teenagers to bleach their skin and what effect is has brought towards them.

Method of Investigation
The method of investigation that will be used to complete this research will be done by a questionnaire. A questionnaire is a valuable method of investigation used to gather information from a large number of persons which are referred to as the respondents.
This questionnaire will be compacted with printed questions provided with answers which will then be used for a survey. During this investigation respondents will be kept anonymous, personal information will not be required (Name, Date of Birth etc).

Advantages * Information can be collected from a large number of people in a short amount of time * Personal information is not required * Collects numerical data which can be used for graphs.

Data Collection Instrument Consent letter for survey
Date: March 1, 2015
Dear Respondents, As a fifth form student of the St. Jago High I am required to complete a School Based Assessment (SBA) to complete my studies.
I am inviting you to participate in the study “Causes and effects of skin bleaching”. If you decide to participate please complete the questionnaire enclosed. There are no benefits for participating in this study.
Any information that can be used to identify you will be kept confidential, if there are any questions pertaining to the topic be free to ask.

Thanks in advance.
You Sincerely,
Shaquille Golding
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Questionnaire
Please answer the following questions by placing a tick (√) in the following bracket which may be appropriate. Your name is not required.

* Male ( ) Female ( ) * Age: ___________

1. Color of your skin?
Brown ( )
Black ( ) 2. How long have you been attending your school?
1 year ( )
2-3 years ( )
4-5 years ( )
Over 5 years ( )

3. Who/what influenced you to start bleaching?
Classmates/Schoolmates ( )
Friends ( )
Family ( )
Media ( )

4. Does anyone in your household bleach their skin? If yes state whom
__________________

5. How long have you been involved in this activity?
Under 1 year ( )
1-2 years ( )
3-4 years ( )
Over 4 years ( )

6. How do you react to the quote “ Bleacher, Bleachaz etc: ?
Curse ( )
Walk Away ( )
Shout expletives ( )
Do not take offence ( )
Others
7. What is your main reason for bleaching?
To look beautiful ( )
Low self esteem ( )
To fit in ( )
Peer pressure ( )
Others ( )

8. What is used to bleach your skin?
Bio-clear ( )
Curry and toothpaste ( )
Ackee ( )
Immediate clear ( )
Others ( ) 9. How dies bleaching benefit you?
Feel better about yourself ( )
Feel accepted ( )
Boost self esteem ( )
Others ( )

10. Do you think bleaching is a risk to your health? State why.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
_______________________________________________

11. Are you pleased with the results?
Yes ( )
No ( )

12. Which age group do you think is more involved in the activity?
12- 14 ( )
15 -16 ( )
17+ ( )