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| the practice of research in social work 3: The Practice of Research in Social Work Rafael J. Engel, Russell K. Schutt, 2016-01-14 The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. The Fourth Edition of The Practice of Research in Social Work introduces an integrated set of techniques for evaluating research and practice problems as well as conducting studies. Evidence-based practice comes alive through illustrations of actual social work research. Updated with new examples, the latest research, and expanded material on technology and qualitative methods, this popular text helps readers achieve the 2015 EPAS core competencies essential for social work practice.. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practice-Based Research in Social Work Sarah-Jane Dodd, Irwin Epstein, 2012-03-12 This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), using numerous practice examples to actively encourage and engage students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support for their practice. Whilst evidence-based practice gives practitioners access to information about universal best practices, it does not prioritize practitioner-generated knowledge or promote new research-based interventions relevant to their own practice circumstances as PBR does. This book discusses the evolution of PBR as a distinct social work research approach, describes its principles and methods and presents a range of exemplars illustrating the application of PBR within different practice methods in different practice settings. The chapters cover: Identifying the research question in a PBR model Designing a study and identifying a methodology Sampling Literature reviews Gathering data Ethics Analyzing data and interpreting results Putting research into practice Viewing the practitioner as central to the research process, and research as a necessary component of practice, this invaluable book emphasizes the seamless integration of practice and research. It is about research in social work practice rather than research on social work practice. Each chapter includes an overview, an introduction, and a key concepts summary. Practice-Based Research in Social Work is a very accessible text suitable for social work students, particularly MSW students, and practitioners. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Work Practice Research for the Twenty-First Century Anne E. Fortune, Philip McCallion, Katharine Briar-Lawson, 2010-09-21 Social work professionals must demonstrate their effectiveness to legislators and governments, not to mention clients and incoming practitioners. A thorough evaluation of the activities, ethics, and outcomes of social work practice is critical to maintaining investment and interest in the profession and improving the lives of underserved populations. Incorporating the concerns of a new century into a consideration of models for practice research, this volume builds on the visionary work of William J. Reid (1928-2003) who transformed social work research through empirically based and task-centered approaches-and, more recently, synthesized intervention knowledge for framing future study. This collection reviews the task-centered model and other contemporary Evidence-Based Practice models for working with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Essays demonstrate the value of these pragmatic approaches in the United States and international settings. Contributors summarize state-of-the-art methods in several key fields of service, including children and families, aging, substance abuse, and mental health. They also evaluate the research movement itself, outlining an agenda for today's sociopolitical landscape and the profession. This volume inspires practice research to prioritize evidence as a base for the profession. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Relationship-Based Research in Social Work Gillian Ruch, Ilse Julkunen, 2016-03-21 Relationship-based research is founded on the idea that human relationships are of paramount importance and should be central to social work research and practice. Drawing on psychodynamic and systemic understandings of research and practice, this book offers practitioners and academics an insight into what constitutes relationship-based approaches to research. These ideas are brought to life by illustrative case studies of research projects carried out in England and Finland, where the concept originated. The authors clearly demonstrate how this approach can be applied across the social work sector and provide a model for practice. This will be a key reference for social work students, practitioners on post-qualifying courses, research students, and consultant and senior practitioner social workers promoting research-informed practice. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Understanding and Using Research in Social Work Brian J. Taylor, Campbell Killick, Anne McGlade, 2015-10-19 How do social work students learn to use research to underpin their practice decisions? How do they learn that research is not an activity unconnected to their professional role and responsibilities, but rather acts as a foundation for their knowledge? By using the examples drawn from evidence-based practice (e.g. what is known to work and what we know about social work processes), the authors deliver a text that will help support students to appraise and then integrate research into both their daily practice decisions and their assignments and assessments. It will do this by defining key concepts like ′knowledge′ and ′evidence′ and then look at how these concepts include component parts - from law and legislation to practice knowledge and reflective and critical practice. Case examples are used to illustrate how a clear understanding of these component parts can build to a substantial evidence base from which to draw upon. Identifying relevant research and appraising its quality are core aspects of the book. Later chapters show students how robust knowledge of evidence-based practice can develop into a clear and confident approach to their workloads and their daily practice dilemmas. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Work Research Heather D'Cruz, Martyn Jones, 2004-05-18 `This is a very useful introductory text...it is well structured, has a very accessible style, and guides students through exercises that are relevant and appropriate. The book is unique in that it goes beyond general textbooks and I will be very happy to recommend it to my students' - Beth Humphries, Reader in Social Work, Lancaster University The role of research in social work has become increasingly critical and relevant to training and practice. Social Work Research has been designed to address this and to demonstrate the importance of research for improving social work practice. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book explains the links between practice, knowledge and research. It succeeds in bridging the gap between theory and reality by discussing a range of research paradigms and placing them in the context of professional social work. It also goes beyond other textbooks to discuss the political and ethical contexts that are intrinsic to social work practice. Other key features of the book include: · Fulfills QAA benchmarks in social work training - social work research is a required topic on undergraduate degrees. · Addresses topical issues such as the need for evidence-based practice and an awareness of ethics. · International in scope - draws upon international literature · Grounded in 'real-life' research through case studies · User-friendly and student-focused, it includes student exercises and further reading sections. Social Work Research will prove an invaluable resource for students, researchers and trainees undertaking research in social work. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: The Practice of Research in Social Work Rafael J. Engel, Russell K. Schutt, 2016-01-27 The Fourth Edition of Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt’s The Practice of Research in Social Work introduces an integrated set of techniques for evaluating research and practice problems as well as conducting studies. Evidence-based practice comes alive through illustrations of actual social work research. Updated with new examples, the latest research, and expanded material on technology and qualitative methods, this popular text helps readers achieve the 2015 EPAS core competencies essential for social work practice. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Research Methods for Social Workers Samuel S. Faulkner, Cynthia A. Faulkner, 2018-08-22 From the outset, the ultimate goal of Research Methods for Social Workers has been to serve as a research text that students would be able to understand and read in full. This third edition features important additions and changes to the original text (while maintaining its accessible style). The order of chapters is re-arranged to improve the flow of introducing and developing concepts of the research process, and the authors have included some much-needed information to meet the changing and evolving standards of social work education. At its core, this book is designed to bring complex ideas down to a level that can be grasped by someone with little to no knowledge of research methods - it is an invaluable resource for social work students and anyone who wishes to have a comprehensive introduction to research methods. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice Martin Webber, 2017-09-16 This key textbook explores how good social work practice draws upon relevant and current research to ensure that interventions are as effective as possible. Social workers are increasingly required to demonstrate their knowledge of the research and evidence that underpin the daily decisions they make and actions they take and it is therefore vital that they are not only up to date with the latest research, but that they have the tools and understanding to successfully apply this to their practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this text book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing research in to every day social work practice. This is essential reading for any one taking a research module on Social Work programmes, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, or practitioners wishing to advance their own practise and deliver the best possible service they can. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work Ian Shaw, Sally Holland, 2014-04-15 Bringing key developments and debates together in a single volume, this book provides an authoritative guide for students and practitioners embarking on qualitative research in social work and related fields. Frequently illustrated with contemporary and classic case examples from the authors’ own empirical research and from international published work, and with self-directed learning tasks, the book provides insight into the difficulties and complexities of carrying out research, as well as sharing ‘success’ stories from the field. Shaw and Holland have long experience of writing for practitioners and students and in making complex concepts accessible and readable, making this an ideal text for those engaging in qualitative social work research at any level. Ian Shaw is a Professor of Social Work at the University of York and at the University of Aalborg. Sally Holland is a Reader in Social Work at the School of Social Sciences in Cardiff University. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Work Research Methods Reginald O. York, 2020 KEY FEATURES: A ‵‵learn by doing approach woven throughout the text helps students apply knowledge to practice. A three-part structure introduces the fundamentals of research methods, the different types of social work research, and the use of data analysis for evaluation of social work practice. Chapter-opening vignettes illustrate the value of chapter content to the practicing social worker. Chapter-ending practice exercises provide opportunities to apply chapter knowledge and gain a better understanding of research competencies. Practical guidelines for data analysis show students how to use the Internet to analyze data with simple step-by-step instructions. Discussion questions provide opportunities to spark class discussions and help students reflect on critical concepts. Chapter tests, lists of key learnings, and glossaries at the end of chapters serve as convenient tools for reviewing key concepts and definitions. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Legal Issues in Social Work Practice and Research Sana Loue, 2018-05-17 This highly practical text surveys the myriad legal and ethical issues that social workers encounter both in daily practice and under special circumstances. Its initial section presents concepts in law and ethics that unite practitioners, researchers, and academics in the field, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the interplay between social work and administrative and judicial systems. A selection of representative cases illustrates legal aspects involved in providing services to families, children, elders, and persons with disabilities. Also included are chapters on advocacy in social work, both in its potential to influence policy and on the global stage as part of the ongoing struggle for human rights and dignity. Among the topics covered: Confidentiality and the social worker-client relationship Liability issues for social workers in the clinical context Legal issues arising in the context of social work research The social worker and forensic social work Social worker involvement in access to school and school services Social work in the context of health care Legal issues working with immigrants, refugees, and asylees The interface between social work and human rights Legal Issues in Social Work Practice and Research is an interdisciplinary text aimed at social work, mental health, and legal professionals. It enhances the power of social work as an integrative system to support clients’ rights and agency. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Work Research and Evaluation Richard M. Grinnell, Jr., Yvonne A. Unrau, 2010-08-26 Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Task-centered Practice William James Reid, Laura Epstein, 1977 Based on the papers of the Conference on applications of task-centered treatment, held at the University of Chicago, 1975. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research Lynette Joubert, Martin Webber, 2020-04-13 The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research is the first international handbook to focus on practice research for social work. Bringing together leading scholars in the field from Europe, the USA and the Asia Pacific region, it provides an up-to-the minute overview of the latest thinking in practice research whilst also providing practical advice on how to undertake practice research in the field. It is divided into five sections: State of the art Methodologies Pedagogies Applications Expanding the frontiers The range of topics discussed will enhance student development as well as increase the capacity of practitioners to conduct research; develop coordinating and leadership roles; and liaise with multiple stakeholders who will strengthen the context base for practice research. As such, this handbook will be essential reading for all social work students, practitioners and academics as well as those working in other health and social care settings. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: The Practice of Research in Social Work Rafael J. Engel, Russell K. Schutt, 2009 Principles of evidence-based practice come alive through illustrations of actual social work research in this Second Edition of Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt's innovative The Practice of Research in Social Work. The authors introduce research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating the problems encountered in social work, directly linking each topic to issues associated with ethics, diversity, and evidence-based practice. Enabling students to critically evaluate research literature and develop the skills to engage in research and practice evaluation, the book emphasizes methods of particular concern in social work research and devotes chapters to group, survey, single subject, and qualitative designs. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Fundamentals of Social Work Research Rafael J. Engel, Russell K. Schutt, 2014-01-14 Designed to help students develop skills in evaluating research and conducting studies, this brief version of Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt’s popular, The Practice of Research in Social Work, makes principles of evidence-based practice come alive through illustrations of actual social work research. With integration of the CSWE Competencies, the text addresses issues and concerns common to the discipline and encourages students to address diversity and ethics when planning and evaluating research studies. The Second Edition includes a focus on qualitative research, a new chapter on research ethics, new sections on mixed methods research and community-based participatory research, and more. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Qualitative Research Skills for Social Work Malcolm Carey, 2017-03-02 Malcolm Carey provides social work students, academics and practitioners with a practical guide to completion of a small-scale qualitative research project or dissertation. This clear text takes the reader through the process of beginning and developing a research problem or question, defining their objectives and undertaking empirical or literature-based research that involves data collection, analysis, writing up and dissemination. The book also highlights and details potential obstacles, essential techniques and methods, types of theory and methodology used, and presents case studies and ongoing debates involved in qualitative social work research. It suggests ways by which sometimes difficult processes (such as the literature review, interviews with practitioners, etc.) can be made easier to complete and explores traditional methods such as the focus group or interview alongside less conventional methodologies such as participative, narrative, discourse or ICT-related approaches. Recent investigation has highlighted the lack of research skills held by many social workers in practice. This book overcomes these problems by providing an essential and easily accessible guidebook to qualitative research methods for social work students and practitioners as well as being of interest to tutors who teach research methods to social work students or supervise dissertations. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Handbook of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Practice and Research Sana Loue, 2017-06-19 This singular reference explores religion and spirituality as a vital, though often misconstrued, lens for building better understanding of and empathy with clients. A diverse palette of faiths and traditions is compared and contrasted (occasionally with secularism), focusing on areas of belief that may inspire, comfort, or trouble clients, including health and illness, mental illness, healing, coping, forgiveness, family, inclusion, and death. From assessment and intervention planning to conducting research, these chapters guide professionals in supporting and assisting clients without minimizing or overstating their beliefs. In addition, the book’s progression of ideas takes readers beyond the well-known concept of cultural competence to model a larger and more meaningful cultural safety. Among the topics included in the Handbook: Integrating religion and spirituality into social work practice. Cultural humility, cultural safety, and beyond: new understandings and implications for social work. Healing traditions, religion/spirituality, and health. Diagnosis: religious/spiritual experience or mental illness? Understandings of dying, death, and mourning. (Re)building bridges in and with family and community. Ethical issues in conducting research on religion and spirituality. The Handbook of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Practice and Research is a richly-textured resource for social workers and mental health professionals engaged in clinical practice and/or research seeking to gain varied perspectives on how the religion and spirituality of their clients/research participants may inform their work. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: School Social Work Michael Stokely Kelly, Robert Constable, 2021-08-18 The 9th edition of School Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research marks the further development of school social work as a social work specialization, as well as this venerable textbook itself. American school social work is well into its second century now, and despite ever-present concerns about limited resources, budgets, and school social worker: student ratios, school social work continues to grow, both in the U.S. and internationally. Throughout the U.S. and globally, school social work is becoming increasingly essential to the educational process as families and communities strive to make schools safe and inclusive places for children to learn, to grow, and to flourish. This 9th edition strives to reflect how school social work practice in the third decade of the 21st century effectively impacts academic, behavioral, and social outcomes for youth and the school communities they serve-- |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research Deborah K. Padgett, 2016-05-25 Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research provides accessible, how-to instruction for carrying out rigorous qualitative research. Deborah K. Padgett’s thoroughly revised Third Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to qualitative methods based on six major approaches: ethnography, grounded theory, case study, narrative, phenomenological, and participatory action research. Readers will appreciate the book’s ease of use, friendly writing style, and helpful cases/examples that combine attention to methodological rigor with pragmatic concerns for real-world relevance. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Human Rights and Social Work Jim Ife, 2012-06-07 Now in its third edition, Human Rights and Social Work explores how the principles of human rights inform contemporary social work practice. Jim Ife considers the implications of social work's traditional Enlightenment heritage and the possibilities of 'post-Enlightenment' practice in a way that is accessible, direct and engaging. The world has changed significantly since the publication of the first edition in 2000 and this book is situated firmly within the context of present-day debates, concerns and crises. Ife covers the importance of relating human rights to the non-human world, as well as the consequences of political and ecological uncertainty. Featuring examples, further readings and a glossary, readers are able to identify and investigate the important issues and questions arising from human rights and social work. Now more than ever, Human Rights and Social Work is an indispensable resource for students, scholars and practitioners alike. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Work Research and Evaluation Richard M. Grinnell, 1985 |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practitioner Research for Social Work, Nursing, and the Health Professions Payam Sheikhattari, Michael T. Wright, Gillian B. Silver, Cyrilla van der Donk, Bas van Lanen, 2022-02-01 An invaluable tool for health and social work students and professionals who want to improve their practice through collaborative research with patients, clients, and colleagues. Throughout history, some of the most prominent contributors to health and social sciences have been men and women comfortable with both practice and academia. But today, research in health-related fields is increasingly conducted in specialized settings by people who are first and foremost researchers. Critics bemoan this loss of practice-based research, long considered a vital part of the contribution that doctors, nurses, public health workers, and social workers can make both to their field and the communities in which they work. Unfortunately, the explosion of new discoveries in health-related fields, along with the exponential increase in the amount of knowledge being produced and the growing demands of practice, have caused both the production and application of knowledge to become highly specialized and increasingly complex. This has resulted in a widening gap between research and practice. Recognizing the need for a guide to this type of research, Practitioner Research for Social Work, Nursing, and the Health Professions is a thoroughly reimagined version of a book originally published in 2011 in the Netherlands. Aimed at American practitioners, it is a highly practical guide for anyone in social work, nursing, and other health care and social welfare settings. Its seven-step Practitioner Research Method offers readers a tried-and-true approach to conducting research in their own work environments, and the authors use real-world examples to highlight strategies for overcoming barriers and incorporating research. While leading practitioners through each stage of the research process, the authors explain in detail how to apply a variety of field-tested tools and techniques. A unique and indispensable resource for students in undergraduate and graduate research courses, as well as for seasoned professionals who seek a practical guide for developing and implementing their own research projects in social work, nursing, and the health professions, this book is also the first textbook to introduce the concept and practice of practitioner research to an American audience. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practice Informed Research Methods for Social Workers Teresa Morris, 2014-11-21 This book describes and discusses research methods for four alternative paradigms. These methodologies are organized according to the stages of a generalist model of social work practice. In my first book on Social Work Research Methods (Morris, 2006) I introduced the idea that social workers can carry out research in a more liberated fashion than is usually outlined in most research methods text books. I gave a philosophical, theoretical, historical and practical foundation for implementing research from four alternative perspectives: positivism, post positivism, critical theory, and constructivism. As well as introducing these paradigms, I integrated research methodologies with social work practice by translating the steps of the generalist, social work, practice model (engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination and follow up) into the research process (research focus, design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, and communication and dissemination of findings). I divided that book into four parts according to each paradigm with a fifth part that addressed cross cutting issues such as ethics, diversity, politics, and technology. This book updates and reorganizes these ideas and methods so that the flow of the discussion more closely parallels the flow of the research process. Instead of being organized according to the paradigms, it is organized according to the stages of the research process. Also, to assist with instruction on this new organization, there are additional resources that contain power point slides, full texts of example student studies using these approaches, test questions, and other supplementary materials. These can be accessed by contacting me at tmorris@csusb.edu I have made these changes because, after using my first book for a few years, I realized that starting with positivism and ending with constructivism has left students who are keen to learn about critical theory and constructivism cooling their heels for half of the course. Now, when I integrate the four paradigms throughout the course, I offer a continual comparison of those approaches as we learn about each stage of generalist research methods. Having tried this with drafts of this book, I can honestly say that classroom discussion has become more lively....and demanding. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: School Social Work Michael S. Kelly, James C. Raines, Susan Stone, Andy Frey, 2010-02-08 School Social Work: An Evidence-Informed Framework for Practice offers school social work students and veteran practitioners a new framework for choosing their interventions based on the best available evidence. It is the first work that synthesizes the evidence-based practice (EBP) process with recent conceptual frameworks of school social work clinical practice offered by leading scholars and policymakers. Many other books on EBP try to fit empirically validated treatments into practice contexts without considering the multiple barriers to implementing evidence-based practices in places as complicated and multi-faceted as schools. Additionally, there are vital questions in the literature about what the best levels for intervention are in school social work. Responding to the complexity of applying EBP in schools, this volume offers a conceptual framework that addresses the real-world concerns of practitioners as they work to provide the best services to their school clients. For each domain of school social work practice, the authors critically review interventions, presenting the current research with guidelines for addressing such implementation issues as cost, school culture, adaptations for special populations, and negotiating multiple arenas of practice. In addition, the chapters are grounded in the process of evidence-based practice, illustrating how school practitioners can pose useful questions, search for relevant evidence, appraise the evidence, apply it in keeping with client values, and monitor the results. Written by four school social work scholars with over four decades of theoretical, research, and practice experience, this volume will be relevant to both research faculty studying school social work interventions and students learning about school social work practice. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Graduate Research Methods in Social Work Matthew P. DeCarlo, Cory R. Cummings, Kate Agnelli, 2020-07-10 |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practice and Research Ian F. Shaw, 2016-12-05 Practice and Research is an overview of Professor Ian Shaw's analysis of the complexity and challenges of the practice/research relationship in social work - a theme that has been the focus of much of his writing over his career. Introduced with a new essay that reflects on the 'serendipity, misfires and occasional patterns' in his work, the book is grouped into five sections. It covers the following themes, each of which is fully contextualized: ¢ Perspectives on Social Work Research ¢ Evaluation ¢ Qualitative Social Work Research ¢ Practice and Research ¢ The Receiving End: Service Users and Research This book has much to say about the relationship between social work practice and research and is a must-read for any social work student or practitioner. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice Dennis Saleebey, 2013 A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviours examples to specialised fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, 6th edition, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters address recent events -from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: Improve Critical Thinking - Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues - Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviours. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Research Methods in Social Work David Royse, 2019-12-13 Research Methods in Social Work helps students develop evidence-based practice by involving them in the process of research methodology. An innovative storytelling approach follows two students engaged in internships who go through the steps and tasks required to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum. Readers can see how realistic decisions arise in planning research and the activities necessary to support and conduct a research effort. Students learn the importance of comparison group designs, operationalizing variables, the use of valid and reliable measurements, and how these can affect the obtained results. Specific topics include research ethics, developing questionnaires and instruments, techniques for selecting client and community samples, and evaluating one's practice with single system designs. This edition features a new focus on understanding the statistical procedures, symbols, and findings commonly found in research publications. Instructor and student friendly, it contains self-review questions as well as potential assignments. Research Methods in Social Work prepares students to successfully consume social work research and lays the foundation for those who may want to create research during their academic and professional careers. For a look at the specific features and benefits of Research Methods in Social Work, visit cognella.com/research-methods-in-social-work-features-and-benefits. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Social Science Research Anol Bhattacherjee, 2012-04-01 This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research Mary de Chesnay, Barbara Anderson, 2019-02-04 Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research focuses on vulnerable populations and how nurses can care for them, develop programs for them, conduct research, and influence health policy. Units I and II focus on concepts and theories; Unit III on research; Units IV, V, and VI on practice-oriented measures, including teaching nursing students to work with vulnerable patients and clients; and Unit VII on policy. The text provides a broad overview of material critical to working with these populations, comprehensive treatment of issues related to vulnerable populations, outstanding contributors who are experts in what they write, and a global focus.The Fifth Edition will be a major overhaul, as each new edition of this text has been. There will be a total of 31 new chapters focusing on new and emerging research on vulnerable populations. This text is generally used as a supplement in a wide variety of courses - from health promotion to population health, to global health.New to the Fifth Edition:Thirty-one new chapters focusing on new and emerging research on vulnerable populations, exploring topics such as: Intersection of Racial Disparities and Privilege in Women’s HealthHIV Prevention EducationCaring for the Transgender CommunityCaring for Vulnerable Populations: Outcomes with the DNP-Prepared NurseWith some chapters delving into key clinical topics in identified regions, such as:Opioid Abuse and Diversion Prevention in Rural Eastern Kentucky The Effects of Gun Trauma on Rural Montana Healthcare ProvidersHealth Care in MexicoFifth edition will continue to focus more on DNP authors and assess each chapter for relevance to DNP-prepared nursesFeatures an included test bank, practice activities, PPTs, IM, and a sample syllabus |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Research for Social Workers Margaret Alston, Wendy Bowles, 2003 An introduction to research methods specifically needed in social work and social welfare, this text outlines the major stages of research projects, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: EBOOK: Applying Research in Social Work Practice Brian Corby, 2006-10-16 What are the key issues and concerns raised by the debate about making social work more of an evidence-based profession? How is it possible to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of specific research projects? How can research findings be applied in social work practice? In an era where professions are increasingly being questioned and made more accountable for their actions, social workers are required to relate their activities more directly to research findings than ever before. In the modern evidence-based practice debate, there are many claims (and counter-claims) about the benefits of research and about its applicability to social work practice. There are also major disputes about what type of research is most valid to the concerns of social work. This book tackles these debates with a view to clarifying the issues for students and practitioners in social work and social care fields. In particular, the book examines: The political and ideological disputes surrounding the evidence-base debate in social work A wide range of research into social work with children, older people, mental illness and disability The three main paradigms of social research – objectivist, subjectivist and critical How research knowledge can be applied to practice Applying Research in Social Work Practice presents social work students and practitioners with the background to the key current issues relating to social work practice and social research. It also provides guidance on the skills needed to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research studies. Finally, it offers help and guidance about how research can actually be applied in practice. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practice Research Partnerships in Social Work Fouché, Christa, 2015-02-11 Practice research partnerships in social work can make a significant difference to social work service delivery. This comprehensive, accessibly written resource, is designed to help students and practitioners to actively engage with research through their frontline work. Through clear practice scenarios, critical questions and examples from research the text guides researchers, students, educators, practice managers, funders and practitioners to creatively explore partnerships in creating, contributing, consuming, commissioning or critiquing evidence in and for social work practice. The text encourages collaborative practice by demonstrating the transformative nature of knowledge networks to ‘make a difference’ in social work practice. An essential text for students undertaking professional training at all levels as well as meeting the needs of qualified staff for continued professional development. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Practice Research in the Human Services Michael J. Austin, Sarah Carnochan, 2020-03-12 This book offers a practical approach to conducting practice research in the field of human services. This evolving form of applied research seeks to understand practice in the context of the relationships between service providers and service users, between service providers and their managers, between agency-based service providers and community advocacy and support groups, and between agency managers and policy makers. Practice research represents a form of evidence-informed practice that involves a wide array of research designs and methods, in contrast to the narrower emphasis on experimental designs that characterizes evidence-based practice. The emerging principles and practices associated with practice research highlight: 1) including multiple, diverse stakeholders, 2) maximizing and negotiating participation, 3) promoting practitioner engagement in all phases of the research process, and 4) developing new identities for participants as research-minded practitioners and practice-minded researchers. The book is designed for researchers, practitioners, service users and students, and focuses on concrete experiences that illustrate the processes and activities involved in a specific, locally negotiated model of practice research. The book describes multiple practice research studies across an array of fields of practice in the human services, focusing on the research questions, designs, roles and relationships that have been developed in the context of a university-agency practice research partnership. These descriptions and stories are used to construct a comprehensive, detailed picture of the research process. Based upon these descriptions, the book synthesizes a set of broader principles and guidelines for practice researchers. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Concepts and Methods of Social Work Walter A. Friedlander, 1976 |
| the practice of research in social work 3: The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods Bruce Thyer, 2010 In the field of social work, qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed methods and various issues regarding race, ethnicity and gender. These changes in the field are reflected and updated in The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods, Second Edition. This text contains meta analysis, designs to evaluate treatment and provides the support to help students harness the power of the Internet. This handbook brings together leading scholars in research methods in social work. --Book Jacket. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice John S. Wodarski, Laura M. Hopson, 2011-10-31 This practical and student-friendly text teaches social work students the concepts and skills needed to apply research methods in their practice with clients. It offers students an enhanced understanding of the research process, and equips them with the necessary tools and skills to evaluate studies, translate relevant behavioral science knowledge into practice principles, and implement evaluation procedures in their daily practice. Renowned authors Wodarski and Hopson use social work research methods to examine emerging issues in the field as they pertain to evidence-based practice, such as curriculum development and funding. This approach yields a unique analysis that differs from others on the market because it fully integrates evidence-based practice methodology into the heart of the text, rather than in a single chapter. |
| the practice of research in social work 3: Chapters 1-5: The Practice of Generalist Social Work, Third Edition Julie Birkenmaier, Marla Berg-Weger, Martha P. Dewees, 2014-01-21 This text for generalist practice courses is also available with a treasure trove of related materials for use in a two or three-course practice sequence. The text helps translate the guiding theoretical perspectives of social justice, human rights, and critical social construction into purposeful social work practice. Six unique cases, specially written for this Series, provide a learning by doing framework unavailable from any other social work publisher. Companion readings and many other resources enable this text to be the centerpiece for three semesters of practice teaching. Go to www.routledgesw.com to learn more. This custom edition includes the first five chapters for instructors teaching the first semester of a three-semester generalist practice sequence, and is also available in e-book editions in a full range of digital formats. |
The Practice Of Research In Social Work - Semantic Scholar
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ReseaRCh, soCIal WoRk and PRofessIonal PRaCtICe 3 We believe that learning and doing in research is challenging for social workers who tend to work inductively – from the specific and …
MSW-006 Social Work Research - eGyanKosh
1.4 Meaning of Social Research and Social Work Research 1.5 Nature of Social Work Research 1.6 Scope of Research in Social Work 1.7 Let Us Sum Up 1.8 Further Readings and …
Historical Research in Social Work – Theory and Practice
Historical research, social work, content analysis, historiography, primary sources, secondary sources, Czech republic Introduction The past is a source of experience. Ignorance of the past …
Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work - SAGE Publications Ltd
70 percent of qualitative social work research relies on some form of interview as its primary method of collecting data. The authors of this article were aware ... Second, how, in general …
Practice-Informed Research: Contemporary Challenges and …
social work. The development of research for use in practice has matured considerably during recent decades and well beyond Meyer’s (1976) characterization of social work research as …
Creating a culture of Research Mindedness in Social Work : A …
A Model for Collaborative Practice Research in Social Work Australian Social Work, Vol. 68, No. 3, 352–363 • “Academic practice partnerships create a structure of mutual engagement that …
Practice Research: A Primer on its Nature and Practice
Chok, M. Ke, C. et. al. Research on Social Work Practice, 29 (1): 3–9 The Hong Kong Statement on Practice Research 2017 : Contexts and Challenges of the Far East (whiterose.ac.uk) • …
Practitioner Research in Social Services: a Literature Review
3 2 The context to social work research Throughout its history, social work has sought to develop a distinctive identity and to advance an accepted and effective model of intervention. Central to …
Theories and Approaches in Social Work Practice Research
Theories and Approaches in Social Work Practice Research If we want scientific knowledge, and especially empirical evidence, to play an effective role in professional action, then we have to …
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theoretical and a methodological framework for practice research in social work. Another natural element of practice research is the connection with mode 2 knowledge production. While …
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1 Sep 2017 · Research on task-centered practice William /. Reid Since its inception about 25 years ago, the task-centered model of social work practice has undergone a continuous …
Epistemology and social work: Integrating theory, research and …
Epistemology and social workpragmatism 1 Social Work & Social Sciences Review 18(1) pp.15-30 Epistemology and social work: Integrating theory, research and practice through philosophical …
Research on Social Work Practice - University of …
11 Jan 2010 · Research on Social Work Practice DOI: 10.1177/1049731509347850 Research on Social Work Practice 2010; 20; 137 originally published online Jan 11, 2010; Brad W. Lundahl, …
Social Work Research and Practice: Separate or Combined …
separating practice and research in Social Work [33 (September-October 1988), pp. 387-388] and Social Work Research & Abstracts [24 (Summer 1988), pp. 2-3)]. I agree with the analyses by …
Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human
the distinct purpose of generating information to apply to practice has histori-cally made social work research and evaluation unique. Functions of Science and Research in Social Work …
Enabling better use of evidence in social work policy and practice
use of evidence in social work policy and practice. Details of participants and scope of the host organisations are given in Annex One. In September 2020, we brought together twenty eight …
Practice Research Methods in Social Work: Processes, …
the connection between social work practice and social service managers. Compared to action research and empowerment evaluation methodologies, PR is more explicitly organisational in …
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH IN …
practice-based research into social work research courses and research practica can enhance social work student experiential learning at the University of Calgary. Our objectives were (1) …
Social work research and the quest for effective practice - JSTOR
in the journal Social Work Research (September 1997). Emanating from similar concerns, this article re-views current publications in social work and assesses their potential in contributing …
The Practice Of Research In Social Work - Semantic Scholar
Practice of Research in Social Work introduces an integrated set of techniques for evaluating research and practice problems as well as conducting studies. Evidence-based practice comes alive through illustrations of actual social work research. The Practice of …
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ReseaRCh, soCIal WoRk and PRofessIonal PRaCtICe 3 We believe that learning and doing in research is challenging for social workers who tend to work inductively – from the specific and practical back to the theory in their actual practice (Healy, 2000: 145–147). Social work research therefore represents the application of abstract and ...
MSW-006 Social Work Research - eGyanKosh
1.4 Meaning of Social Research and Social Work Research 1.5 Nature of Social Work Research 1.6 Scope of Research in Social Work 1.7 Let Us Sum Up 1.8 Further Readings and References 1.0 OBJECTIVES On the completion of this Unit, you should be able to: explain the meaning and importance of social work research;
Historical Research in Social Work – Theory and Practice
Historical research, social work, content analysis, historiography, primary sources, secondary sources, Czech republic Introduction The past is a source of experience. Ignorance of the past or forgetting it means a loss of an ... observes social work practice on the level of work with clients in the context of social service functioning. The ...
Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work - SAGE Publications Ltd
70 percent of qualitative social work research relies on some form of interview as its primary method of collecting data. The authors of this article were aware ... Second, how, in general terms, does ‘social work’ frame and infuse the practice of qualitative research? Qualitative research We have taken for granted so far that we can refer ...
Practice-Informed Research: Contemporary Challenges and …
social work. The development of research for use in practice has matured considerably during recent decades and well beyond Meyer’s (1976) characterization of social work research as being haphazard and with little demand. Austin (1999) chronicles and describes the advancement of social work research highlighting the development
Creating a culture of Research Mindedness in Social Work : A …
A Model for Collaborative Practice Research in Social Work Australian Social Work, Vol. 68, No. 3, 352–363 • “Academic practice partnerships create a structure of mutual engagement that links the academic context with that of social work practice. They encourage social workers practising in health services to be the “producers”
Practice Research: A Primer on its Nature and Practice
Chok, M. Ke, C. et. al. Research on Social Work Practice, 29 (1): 3–9 The Hong Kong Statement on Practice Research 2017 : Contexts and Challenges of the Far East (whiterose.ac.uk) • Much of this, including some material from people at NUS, can be found in Joubert, L and Webber, M. 2020. Eds. Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research.
Practitioner Research in Social Services: a Literature Review
3 2 The context to social work research Throughout its history, social work has sought to develop a distinctive identity and to advance an accepted and effective model of intervention. Central to this has been ongoing debate regarding the place of research within social work preparation and decision-making.
Theories and Approaches in Social Work Practice Research
Theories and Approaches in Social Work Practice Research If we want scientific knowledge, and especially empirical evidence, to play an effective role in professional action, then we have to focus on the contexts where the processes of generating knowledge for action actually take shape, that is, on the organizations engaged in social work
What is Practice Research in Social Work - Definitions, Barriers …
theoretical and a methodological framework for practice research in social work. Another natural element of practice research is the connection with mode 2 knowledge production. While mode 1 knowledge production is defined as building upon traditional research approaches guided only by academic norms, mode 2 knowledge production is ...
Research on task-centered practice - JSTOR
1 Sep 2017 · Research on task-centered practice William /. Reid Since its inception about 25 years ago, the task-centered model of social work practice has undergone a continuous program of research and development. Rndings support the effectiveness of the model - especially with respect to problems of psychiatric outpatients and school-related problems of ...
Epistemology and social work: Integrating theory, research and practice …
Epistemology and social workpragmatism 1 Social Work & Social Sciences Review 18(1) pp.15-30 Epistemology and social work: Integrating theory, research and practice through philosophical pragmatism Steve Hothersall1 Abstract: Debates regarding theory and practice in social work have often avoided detailed
Research on Social Work Practice - University of …
11 Jan 2010 · Research on Social Work Practice DOI: 10.1177/1049731509347850 Research on Social Work Practice 2010; 20; 137 originally published online Jan 11, 2010; Brad W. Lundahl, Chelsea Kunz, Cynthia Brownell, Derrik Tollefson and Brian L. Burke A Meta-Analysis of Motivational Interviewing: Twenty-Five Years of Empirical Studies
Social Work Research and Practice: Separate or Combined …
separating practice and research in Social Work [33 (September-October 1988), pp. 387-388] and Social Work Research & Abstracts [24 (Summer 1988), pp. 2-3)]. I agree with the analyses by both editors-in-chief of the present levels of interest and expertise in research
Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human
the distinct purpose of generating information to apply to practice has histori-cally made social work research and evaluation unique. Functions of Science and Research in Social Work Although some aspects of social work practice are an art, science and research comprise an essential component of social work practice activities (Kirk & Reid, 2002).
Enabling better use of evidence in social work policy and practice
use of evidence in social work policy and practice. Details of participants and scope of the host organisations are given in Annex One. In September 2020, we brought together twenty eight thought leaders from social work practice, management, research, service users, regulation and evidence centres to move this discussion forward.
Practice Research Methods in Social Work: Processes, …
the connection between social work practice and social service managers. Compared to action research and empowerment evaluation methodologies, PR is more explicitly organisational in understanding how managers, frontline staff, and service users make sense of their diverse roles and often competing statuses.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK …
practice-based research into social work research courses and research practica can enhance social work student experiential learning at the University of Calgary. Our objectives were (1) to . Frampton, Jenney, & Shaw (2020) 97 develop a practice-based research curriculum in collaboration with Faculty of Social Work
Social work research and the quest for effective practice - JSTOR
in the journal Social Work Research (September 1997). Emanating from similar concerns, this article re-views current publications in social work and assesses their potential in contributing to a body of knowl-edge of effective interventions. This review is based on the premise that social work practice must adhere
