INTERNET-BASED APP FOR HELPING DEPRESSED

AND UNMOTIVATED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF

BANGLADESH AND TO PRACTICE SELF-
MOTIVATION

SUPERVISOR
DR. MUHAMMAD TOFAZZEL HOSSAIN

RESEARCHERS
SALEH IBNE OMAR (ID: 2017000000040)
FAHIM MUNTASIR PRANTA (ID: 2017000000048)
MOMOTAJ JAHAN KHAN (ID: 2015200000031)
MD. NAJIM HOSSAIN (ID: 2014100000018)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 10 SEPTEMBER 2018

A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITED FOR THE
COURSE ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERS

COURSE CODE: ENG1021

SECTION: 101

GROUP B
 ABSTRACT

This research was designed to identify the usefulness of internet-based app in

helping depressed and unmotivated university students of Bangladesh and to

make them practice self-motivation. A total of 10 students (2 Males and 8

Females) from 5 different universities were taken randomly as sample for this

study. Two main instruments were used to collect data, (1) Checklist (2)

Questionnaire. The checklist was developed to check it relevancy of this

proposed study. The questionnaires were developed for survey and interview

according to research questions of this study. The findings of this study

indicates that the university students of Bangladesh have the tendency to take

help from the internet when they feel less motivated and depressed. The

findings also make it clear why young university students wants to take help

from the internet. The results from this research demonstrate the success and

in achieving the objectives of this study.

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 Table of Contents

Abstract ................................................................................................................... iii

Declaration ............................................................................................................... iv
Copyright page ......................................................................................................... v
List of tables ............................................................................................................ ix
List of diagram & figures ......................................................................................... ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study ..................................................................................... 1

1.2 Statement of the problem .................................................................................... 2
1.3 Purpose of the study ........................................................................................... 2
1.4 Research Objectives ........................................................................................... 2
1.5 Research Questions ............................................................................................. 3
1.6 Theoretical Framework ....................................................................................... 4
1.7 Research Hypotheses ......................................................................................... 5
1.8 Significance of the study .................................................................................... 5
1.9 Limitations of the study ...................................................................................... 5
1.10 Definitions of terms ......................................................................................... 6
1.11 Chapter summary .............................................................................................. 6

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Conceptualizing internet based self-motivational method ................................... 7
2.3 Internet based motivational app and its usefulness .............................................. 8
2.4 Necessity of internet based app on self-motivation ............................................. 8
2.5 Chapter summary ................................................................................................ 9

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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 10

3.2 Research design ............................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Reason for selecting this research design ................................................. 11
3.3 The population ................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Respondents of the study ................................................................................. 11
3.4.1 Sampling technique ................................................................................. 12
3.5 Instrumentation ................................................................................................ 12
3.5.1 The checklist .......................................................................................... 12
3.5.2 The questionnaire ................................................................................... 12
3.5.3 Interview questions ................................................................................. 12
3.5.4 Survey questions ..................................................................................... 13
3.6 Data Collection Procedures .............................................................................. 13
3.7 Data Analysis Procedures ................................................................................ 14
3.8 Chapter Summary ............................................................................................. 14

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF

RESULTS

4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Methods of data analysis and presentation of data ............................................. 15
4.3 Discussion of findings ....................................................................................... 15
4.3.1 Study variables ......................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Gender differences of the participants
of quantitative and qualitative findings .............................................................. 16
4.3.3 Result of interview questions .................................................................... 17
4.3.4 Result of survey question .................................................................... 17-19
4.4 Chapter summary .............................................................................................. 19

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CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 20

5.2 Summary of research ........................................................................................ 20
5.3 Discussion and interpretation of findings .......................................................... 20
5.4 Limitations ....................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Recommendations for future research ............................................................... 21
5.6 Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 22
5.7 Chapter summary .............................................................................................. 22

REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX A ......................................................................................................... 24
APPENDIX B ......................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX C ......................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX D ......................................................................................................... 27

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 LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 .................................................................................................................... 11
Table 2 .................................................................................................................... 24
Table 3 ................................................................................................................... 25
Table 4 ................................................................................................................... 26
Table 5 ................................................................................................................... 27
Table 6 ................................................................................................................... 17
Table 4 ..................................................................................................................... 4
Table 4 ..................................................................................................................... 4
Table 4 ..................................................................................................................... 4

LIST OF DIAGRAM & FIGURES

Diagram 1.................................................................................................................. 4
Diagram 2................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 1 .................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 2 .................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 3 .................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 4 .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 5 .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 6 .................................................................................................................. 19
Table 4 ..................................................................................................................... 4

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 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study:

According to the world health organization (WHO), globally more than 300 million
people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is different from usual mood
fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. Two
out of hundred young children and eight out of a hundred teens may have serious
depression (Anxiety and depression association of America).

In this case, Self-motivation is a must for every university student, lack of motivation
can hamper academic progress and can cause trouble in near future. The students who
are motivated have higher achievements in their university life and get a job quickly.

‘Lack of motivation is a real and pressing problem. Upwards of 40 percent

of high school students are chronically disengaged from school, according
to a 2003 National Research Council report on motivation. (James Marshall
Crotty)’

As of today, people take consultations from a professional psychotherapist

(helpguide.org). Parents and teachers try their best to motivate students at home and
university but the strategies they use to motivate students for higher achievement are
not always effective.

‘Too often, strategies that adults use to boost student achievement -- such
as raising academic standards and giving high-stakes standardized exams -
- do not address the real reasons why students are disengaged. Even the
most dedicated teachers and parents may be sending messages that leave
children believing they don’t have what it takes to succeed. (James
Marshall Crotty)’

The young generation of today’s world tend to seek solutions, consultations from the
internet and there are various online sources that are working to motivate the
unmotivated and depressed students, but it is hard to find the right media to take help
from.
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 The proposed study will attempt to find out the easy and organized way to guide the
university students of Bangladesh to practice self-motivation technique and fight
depression through the internet based app.

1.2 Statement of the Problem:

Depression is a common problem among the university students of today’s generation,
often less motivated students are getting depressed. The causes of this situation are
many but the solutions are limited. The depressed students show loss of interest on
pleasure in most activities (Steven Richards and Michael G. Perri). This put a bad
impact on their academic career. The teachers and parents fail most of the time to
identify their problems and reasoning, sometimes it leads them to do the worst things
even suicide.

1.3 Purpose of the Study:

The purpose of the study is to connect the university students of Bangladesh who are
unmotivated and depressed through the internet-based app and guide them to become
self-efficient in their academic career and to make them practice self-motivation by
reflecting their inner academic skills and by possible online consultations.

1.4 Research Objectives:

1. To determine the possible online solutions for the depressed university students
of Bangladesh.
2. To guide the university students to attain self-motivation skill.
3. To help the depressed and unmotivated students by reflecting on their own skills
and make them confident using the motivational online web app.

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1.5 Research questions:

1. Are there enough online web apps or sites available to guide depressed and
unmotivated university students?
2. Is the concept of helping depressed university students through internet-based
app necessary?
3. Will the internet-based app be able to solve the mentioned problem fully?
4. Can the internet based app put a positive impact on the depressed and
unmotivated students of Bangladesh?
5. Will self-motivation technique work in solving the mentioned problem?

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1.6 Theoretical framework:
For the possible solution, we planned to develop a web app. The goal is to provide
easy access to the app using internet across the country in any device and connect the
users to relevant sites and media to achieve the purpose of this project, see the diagram
below:

Population

Smartphone/Tab Desktop Laptop

Internet access

Search engine

URL of the app

Free registration to the app

Link to Daily motivational

different quotes

WEB APP
Link to daily blog for Option to edit Profile of
more motivation the user
related articles

Suggestions to
Option to add skills
professional
with levels and
consultation centers
description

Diagram: 01
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1.7 Research hypotheses:
1. An internet-based motivational app can work as the primary solution for the
depressed and unmotivated university students.
2. The internet-based app can guide them to practice self-motivation.
3. Internet-based can put a positive impact on the daily life of the depressed
university students of Bangladesh.

1.8 The significance of the study:

The findings of this study will benefit the depressed and unmotivated university
students of Bangladesh to become motivated. As the issue is very sensitive and it can
cause the students to suffer in the long run. It is necessary to guide them in the right
path so they can overcome their problems. Therefore, it is anticipated that this project
would make a great deal of interest not only the depressed and unmotivated
students but also the normal students.

1.9 Limitations of the study:

1. This study will not cover how students are becoming depressed and less
motivated.
2. The possible solution to this might not be helpful in every case.
3. Won’t be able to cure depression completely, since it is only a possible primary
solution.
4. Will does not suggest any medications.
5. Will is not able to make everyone self-efficient and motivated.

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1.10 Definitions of terms:
‘Internet-based app’ In this study, the term web app is used to mean
The applications which are developed using the web-based programming language
such as PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, etc.

‘Depressed’ In this study, the term web app is used to mean

The state of the mind (of a person) when they feel unhappy and not willing to work
(google).

‘Self-motivation’ In this study, the term web app is used to mean

Ability to do daily works and what needs to be done without any influence from others
or situations (google).

1.11 Chapter summary:

Background of the study was discussed in this chapter. The problem statement, the
purpose of this study, research objectives were discussed. Research questions and
hypotheses were pointed out. The theoretical framework included. Significance,
limitations, and definition of terms were discussed.

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 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction:
To achieve anything good in life the first important step is to have self-confidence,
self-respect, and self-esteem. (John Yager, 2006). For depressed and unmotivated it
is very important to practice self-motivation to do well in academic career.

‘One should raise oneself through the self, and never lower oneself; for the
self alone is one’s friend and the self alone is one’s enemy. (Srimad
Bhagavad)’

To reflect oneself it is necessary to have the right or guide to do so. Internet-based

platforms are very popular nowadays for different types of solution and sources.

‘In recent years, the internet-based environment has experienced prolific

development with multiple forms of representation, some research has
indicated that content delivered in blended on internet-based conditions
may be more efficient that is provided in the traditional classroom. (Chin-
Chung Tsai, 2011)’

So for the guidance and help, this study will introduce an internet based app from
where the depressed students can learn self-efficiency.

2.2 Conceptualizing internet based self-motivation method:

In general, self-motivation refers to how confident an individual feel about handling
particular tasks, challenges, and contexts (Bandura, 1997). There tends to be a general
consensus as to the definition of motivation which reflects that, (1) Motivation is well
directed (Lawler, 1994). (2) Motivation outlines the achievement and pursuit of goals
(Denhardt et al.., 2008). (3) Motivation is environmentally dependent (Pettinger,
1990). Motivation does not come on its own, the person who is suffering from
depression needs some media to discover their problems and possible solutions.

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 ‘Nothing can make a strong, solid iron fall but soft flakes of rust can make it
collapse. (John Yager)’

In many cases, a small guidance can help to show the right paths to solve a big
problem. So the online motivational app can help the depressed and unmotivated
students to get motivated.

2.3 Internet-based motivational app and its usefulness:

Internet-based learning platforms are very easy to access and they don’t cost much
but one can gain many.

‘The internet-based leaning self-efficiency(IBLSE) which explores

learners’ confidence in their participation and their expected
performance, particularly in terms of the internet based learning. (Chin-
Chung Tsai, 2011)’

If the depressed and unmotivated student can access easily to the internet based app
he/she can then search for the solutions he/she need for himself/herself. It will act as
the primary solution for them to get on the right path.

2.4 Necessity of internet-based app on self-motivation:

It is very important to know for depressed and unmotivated students what they
have to do first rather than experimenting with different medications. It’s all about
knowing the problem and decide to wither they need to take consultation from a
professional or not.

‘If I had one hour to save the world, I would spend 55 minutes defining
the problem and only 5 minutes finding the solution. (Einstein, Albert)’

So seeking the cure is not everything, knowing the problem can solve both problem
and life.

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2.5 Chapter summary:
The literature reviewed in this chapter from previous research. The concept of
internet-based self-motivational was mentioned. Necessity and usefulness of
internet-based self-motivational app were discussed.

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 CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction:
This chapter includes the research methodology of internet-based app for helping
depressed students to practice self-motivation. The research method used in this project
is experimental, qualitative, and quantitative.

The assumptions and the necessity of this research came from the climbing rate of
depression. The depression rate rose by more than 18% since 2005 (fortune.com).

This chapter presents the research design, population for this project, sampling system,
respondents of this study, instruments, validation system and method of data collection
and data analysis system.

3.2 Research design:

For this mixed research, we planned a research design to see the diagram below:

1. 2. 3. 4.
Specific Develop a
problem and Evaluate the possible Literature
topic problem solution (web review
app)

5. 6. Data collection
7. Showcasing 8.
the demo of Analysis and
Sampling (Qualitative &
the project Interpretation
Quantitative)
(web app) of data

9.
Conclusion and report
writing

Diagram: 02
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3.2.1 Reason for selecting this research design:
We chose a mixture of experimental, qualitative, and quantitative research design
because it is the best to study the problem directly and practically and it provides lots
of opportunities to solve the problem and opens new doors for future research.

To satisfy our methods we designed this research to get the most out from the research
samples. The 1, 2, and 3 from the diagram (3.2, diagram: 02) already done in chapter
1. Option 4 done in chapter 2. Option 5, 6, and 7 are in chapter 3. Other two options
will be discussed in upcoming chapter 4 and 5.

3.3 The population:

The target population for this research is designed to include all the university students
in Bangladesh. Since self-motivation cannot limit to a specific university so we decided
to include all the university students of Bangladesh as a population. A total number of
universities in Bangladesh is 144, including 41 public universities and 103 private
universities (University Grants Commission of Bangladesh).

3.4 Respondents of the study:

For respondent of this research, we decided to take students from 5 different
universities.

Serial University Dept. Number Number of

NO. of sections samples
1 Southeast University CSE 1 4
2 Rajshasi University Zoology 1 1
3 National University Math 1 1
4 NSU BBA 1 1
5 Southeast University English 1 2
6 AIUB CSE 1 1

Table 1 11
3.4.1 Sampling technique:
The technique of sampling will be used in this study are topic related, purposive. We
will use these techniques so that we can gain topic related data from the targeted sample
unit and we will use both qualitative and quantitative method to do it.

3.5 Instrumentation:
To collect data from the samples and to validate the research project we will use
instruments like checklist, questionnaire, survey, personal interview.

3.5.1 The checklist:

In checklist we have 8 questions to justify our proposed study. Participants will read
the thesis paper to answer the questions. This checklist will help us to know if our thesis
paper is relevant or not. See APPENDIX A.

3.5.2 The questionnaire:

The questionnaires for this proposed study will help us to know the validity of our
project and usefulness of the planned project. There are only six questions in the
questionnaire. See APPENDIX B.

3.5.3 Interview questions:

To get qualitative data interview is a great choice. We will ask our sample units 5
relevant questions according to our research project. At the time of the interview we
will show a prototype of our planned project to our targeted sample unit first then we
will ask them the questions. It will help us to know the relevancy between our planned
project and our thesis paper. See APPENDIX C.

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3.5.4 Survey questions:
The survey is a great medium to get quantitative data from the targeted population. For
the survey we managed to put four questions. The survey system will ask for the
university name and gender of the participants along with the four relevant questions.
See APPENDIX D.

3.6 Data collection procedures:

For this study, we will collect both primary and secondary data.
Interview
We will conduct two types of interview (1) Direct Interview, (2) Indirect Interview.
For the direct interview, we will visit the sample personally and ask the planned
questions and note down the answers. For the indirect interview, we will send the
questions to our sample unit by email or social media messengers and collect the data.

Survey
For this project, we will do two types of survey (1) Direct survey, (2) Online survey. In
a direct survey, we will describe our research project and then we will ask our targeted
population the questionnaires (Table 11). In an online survey, we will use Google’s
online feature Google form since it is very easy to understand and cost-free and we will
post it to a different Facebook group or other social media sites to collect data from
university students.

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3.7 Data analysis procedures:
We will collect both qualitative and quantitative data, so, first of all, we will
completely separate these two different types of data.

Qualitative
 Utilize the data from the interview records to corroborate the findings with other
sources.
 Double check the data for relevancy.
 Use critical thinking to synthesize the data.
 Store the evidence of data collection.

Quantitative
 Store the collected data in an Excel spreadsheet and in Google form.
 Remove completely blank responses.
 Remove duplicate data.

3.8 Chapter summary:

The research design was discussed, population and sample for this study were
mentioned, includes a checklist and questionnaire. Data collection and data analysis
procedure were discussed in this chapter.

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 CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
OF RESULTS

4.1 Introduction:
This chapter contains findings and result of data collection according to the research
question, hypotheses, and questionnaires. Data were collected and analyzed to identify
the effect of the internet-based app on depressed and unmotivated university students
of Bangladesh. Data obtained from google form service and personal interview.

4.2 Methods of data analysis and presentation of data:

The statistical method was used to find the percentage to answer all of the questions
in the questionnaire. Percentages of the survey question were found from google form
service since they have the built-in feature to show statistics and percentages
automatically.

4.3 Discussion of findings:

Since the research is a mixture of qualitative, quantitative, and scientific methods, the
has been collected from a short survey and from some interview questionnaire.

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4.3.1 Study variables:
To find the research findings we decided to target the university students from
different public and private universities of Bangladesh. The main variables were
the university name, department, number of sections from each department.

Figure: 01

4.3.2 Gender differences of the participants of quantitative and

Qualitative findings

Quantitative:
From the quantitative findings, we get to see that out of 8 participants 7 of
them were female, that means 87.5% were female.

Figure: 02

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 Qualitative:
We interviewed only two people for this research project for two different universities,
one of them were male and one of them were female.

4.3.3 Result of interview questions:

Serial NO. Questions YES NO

1 Do you often browse the internet to get motivated? 1 1
2 Do you look for proper internet based app to support 2 0
you when you are depressed and not motivated?
3 Do you think this planned researched project is 2 0
promising?
4 Will this planned project help the Bangladeshi 2 0
students who are depressed and not motivated?
5 What do you think if you are depressed and not 2 0
motivated will you look for an app like this?

Table 6

4.3.4 Result of survey questions:

Figure: 03
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Figure: 04

Figure: 05

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 Figure: 06

4.4 Chapter summary:

This chapter represented data collection and results of the concerned study. Method
of data analysis system was mentioned. Findings of the study were discussed.
Variables of this study were mentioned. Gender differences were shown. Results of
the survey were presented.

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 CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Introduction:
This is the final chapter of this research, presents a summary of research, discussion
and interpretation of findings, recommendation for future research, and conclusion.
After doing all the steps of research we are finally able to conclude this report.

5.2 Summary of research:

The focus of this study was to determine the usefulness of internet-based app on
depressed and unmotivated university students of Bangladesh. For this reason, we
planned to develop an internet based app, and we were able to make a prototype of this
planned project. We collected data from our targeted samples using surveys and
personal interviews. Then we stored the data on google form and on other computer
programs, before storing the data we analyzed it with proper and valid research
methods, the data we got are promising and positive.

5.3 Discussion and interpretation of findings:

After data collection, we’ve noticed that the sample units have a positive interest in
this research project. From the survey, we get to see that almost all of the responses
are positive, which means our literate reviews were correct. From the findings, we
understand that in this modern era people are depending on internet-based apps or sites
to find quick solutions to their problems.

As lack of motivation form depression and make the university students suffer in their
academic life and puts a huge impact on their future life. Internet is very easy to get
these days and people usually tend to browse internet for any kind of necessity rather
than real life consultation, same goes with the depression, when young university
students fell less motivated to work or study and become depressed they search on
internet to for motivational sites/posts or online consultation but there are not enough
web services to help out the university students who are suffering.

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 So a well-organized web app can always draw the attention of those who are facing
these problems, from our research findings we can certainly state that, the internet-
based app is very helpful in solving the primary state of depression and less motivation
and it can also help them to learn self-motivation techniques.

5.4 Limitations:
To develop a full-stack web app it requires lots of time, dedication, creativity, hard
work, money, and, knowledge. As we did not get much time to work on this planned
web app so we were not able to put lots of features in it. We also need professional
consultation so that we can secure our app properly. To host a web app properly it
requires financial aids since we don’t have a sponsor that’s why we aren’t able to host
it on a professional platform.

5.5 Recommendation for future research:

There is not much research on this topic, and we can hardly find a web app which is
very well-organized to motivate unmotivated and depressed university students of
Bangladesh.
For future research on this topic, we recommend them to use our research paper for
review and our designed app so that they can figure out more effective methods to
include in a web app to help the concerned population.

Methods of solution always change by the time, so in the future, there will be lots of
new methods to make university students motivate. Since our code is open source that
means other programmers have the right to use and modify our program but a proper
credit will always be appreciated.

We came up with this possible solution and we sure have to lack, so if someone or
some group of people conduct a research on this topic they should find out the research
gap from our research project and prepare more effective and possible solutions.

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5.6 Conclusion:
Despite the limitations of this study, the outcomes are promising. Most of the findings
of this study point out the necessity of an internet-based app in helping depressed and
unmotivated students of Bangladesh. To make a person practice self-motivation there
should at least a medium like books, doctors, individual help or internet based app.
When a person finds the right medium he/she can help himself/herself to overcome
depression and less motivation and we can say online based app services can be a
great medium in this current world.

5.7 Chapter summary:

Research summary was discussed briefly in this chapter. Limitations of this research
project were mentioned. Discussion and interpretation of findings were discussed and
recommendation for future research also given.

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References:

James Marshall Crotty, Mar 13, 2013. Motivation matters: 40% Of High School
Students Chronically Disengaged from School.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmarshallcrotty/2013/03/13/motivation-
matters-40-of-high-school-students-chronically-disengaged-from-
school/#4a4a40126594

Chin-Chung Tsai, Shih-Chyueh Chuang, Jyh-Chong Liang and Meng-Jung

Tsai1 1999-2009. Self-efficacy in Internet-based Learning Environments: A
Literature Review

Brandon Ching, Ph.D., June 27, 2015. Literature Review on Theories of

Motivation.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/literature-review-theories-motivation-brandon-
ching-phd

Steven Richards, Michael G. Perri. Mar 12, 2002, Page 6. Depression: A Primer
for Practitioners

Albert Bandura, 1997. Self-Efficacy.

John Yager, 2006. Self Motivation, part 1, page 6 and 33.

Srimad Bhagavad, 6th chapter, 5th Sloka.

World Health Organization (WHO) 22 March 2018.

http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression

Depression Help Guide

https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm

Google and Wikipedia.

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 APPENDIX A

Checklist

Serial Questions YES NO

NO.
1. Is the research topic interesting?

2. Does every word serve a useful purpose?

3. Will the general public understand it?

4. Do we provide a brief description of our

proposed research?
5. Do we explain how the results of our
research fill a knowledge gap?
6. Do we have a formal and clear statement of the
problem of our proposed study?
7. Are the research questions relevant to the
proposed study?
8. Does our research design provide a clear view of
our project?

Table 2

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 APPENDIX B

Questionnaire

Serial Questions YES NO

NO.
1. Do you think this project will help the
depressed students?
2. Do you think this proposed web app can
motivate students?
3. Do you think this planned app is easy to get?

4. Do you think this proposed project is useful?

5. What do you think about this planned project, is

it relevant to this research topic?
6. Will you use this app if it is fully developed?

Table 3

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 APPENDIX C

Interview questions

Serial Questions YES NO

NO.
1 Do you often browse the internet to get
motivated?
2 Do you look for proper internet based app
to support you when you are depressed and
not motivated?
3 Do you think this planned researched
project is promising?
4 Will this planned project help the
Bangladeshi students who are depressed
and not motivated?
5 What do you think if you are depressed and
not motivated will you look for an app like
this?

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Survey questions

Question Always Sometimes I don’t

When you feel depressed and not
motivated enough to study or work, do
you look for an online based app or
sites to get motivated?
Question Highly agree Agree No
Do you think a well-organized internet
based app will make things easy for
those who are suffering?
Question Highly agree Agree No
This kind of app can be the primary
solution for those who are not
motivated and depressed
Question Highly agree Agree No
Do we need to include more effective
features in our planned web app?

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