Qualitative Research In Social Work

Author : Anne E. Fortune,William J. Reid,Robert Miller
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780231161381

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Qualitative Research in Social Work by Anne E. Fortune,William J. Reid,Robert Miller Pdf

In this volume, progressive experts survey recent trends in qualitative study, which relies on small sample groups and interview data to better represent the context and complexity of social work practice. Chapters address different approaches to qualitative inquiry, applications to essential areas of research and practice, integration of qualitative and quantitative methods, and epistemological issues. This second edition brings even greater depth and relevance to social work qualitative research, including new material that tackles traditional research concerns, such as data quality, ethics, and epistemological stances, and updated techniques in data collection and analysis. To increase the usefulness for students and researchers, the editors have reorganized the text to present basic principles first and then their applications, and they have increased their focus on ethics, values, and theory. New and revised illustrative studies highlight more than ever the connection between effective research and improved social functioning among individuals and groups. The collection continues to feature scholars and practitioners who have shaped the social work research practice canon for more than twenty years, while also adding the innovative work of up-and-coming talent.

Author : Malcolm Carey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781351907361

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Qualitative Research Skills for Social Work by Malcolm Carey Pdf

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.

Author : Deborah K. Padgett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483323305

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Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research by Deborah K. Padgett Pdf

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.

Author : Ian Shaw,Nick Gould
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412933452

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Qualitative Research in Social Work by Ian Shaw,Nick Gould Pdf

`A really fine book... an impressive work that adds much to the development of the use of qualitative methodology in social work research' - William J Reid, University at Albany 'The back cover of the book proclaims that "Qualitative Research in Social Work will be essential reading for all students, practitioners and researchers undertaking social work research." That just about sums it up for me' - British Journal of Social Work `This book is a significant milestone in the development of social work research. It is characterized by an unparalleled command of the field of qualitative research in social work, and by a commitment to an understanding of the demands and potential of day-to-day social work practice' - Mike Fisher, Director of Research, National Institute for Social Research `Qualitative Research in Social Work edited by Ian Shaw and Nick Gould, provides a state-of-the-art exposition and analysis of qualitative inquiry in relation to social work.... The book has an unusual degree of coherence for one with several authors. The five chapters by the editors (parts one and three) do an exceptional job of providing the necessary background information and setting the context for the six application chapters and of highlighting and discussing the issues raised in those chapters. The editors are respected scholars well-versed in the theory and practice of qualitative research. Similarly, the contributing authors represent both considerable experience in this field and a diversity of interests. This combination makes Qualitative Research in Social Work an excellent text for students, practitioners, and researchers alike. It is a benchmark for social work progress in this area and points the way for the continued development of qualitative inquiry' - Professor Stanley L Witkin, Department of Social Work, University of Vermont There is a clear need for a book which treats qualitative research as a substantive theme within social work, setting epistemological and methodological issues in a context whereby the agenda is set by, and is relevant to, social work. Qualitative Research in Social Work is just such a book and will be immensely useful for students, practitioners and researchers interested in and undertaking social work research. In the introductory chapters the co-authors set qualitative research within a context of social work developments and problems. The central section provides additional topicality and directness through specially commissioned chapters from leading figures in this field each covering key qualitative methods and relating them to social work settings, and the final section which reviews qualitative research in social work, and aims to exemplify ways in which social work thought and practice can be advanced through research.

Author : Ian Shaw,Sally Holland
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473905030

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Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work by Ian Shaw,Sally Holland Pdf

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.

Author : Anne E. Fortune,William J. Reid,Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780231535441

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Qualitative Research in Social Work by Anne E. Fortune,William J. Reid,Robert L. Miller, Jr. Pdf

In this volume, progressive experts survey recent trends in qualitative study, which relies on small sample groups and interview data to better represent the context and complexity of social work practice. Chapters address different approaches to qualitative inquiry, applications to essential areas of research and practice, integration of qualitative and quantitative methods, and epistemological issues. This second edition brings even greater depth and relevance to social work qualitative research, including new material that tackles traditional research concerns, such as data quality, ethics, and epistemological stances, and updated techniques in data collection and analysis. To increase the usefulness for students and researchers, the editors have reorganized the text to present basic principles first and then their applications, and they have increased their focus on ethics, values, and theory. New and revised illustrative studies highlight more than ever the connection between effective research and improved social functioning among individuals and groups. The collection continues to feature scholars and practitioners who have shaped the social work research practice canon for more than twenty years, while also adding the innovative work of up-and-coming talent.

Author : Margaret Alston,Wendy Bowles
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0415307228

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Research for Social Workers by Margaret Alston,Wendy Bowles Pdf

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.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.,Yvonne A. Unrau
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199889891

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Social Work Research and Evaluation by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.,Yvonne A. Unrau Pdf

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.

Author : Barbra Teater,John Devaney,Donald Forrester
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137400277

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Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work by Barbra Teater,John Devaney,Donald Forrester Pdf

Quantitative research makes a very important contribution to both understanding and responding effectively to the problems that social work service users face. In this unique and authoritative text, a group of expert authors explore the key areas of data collection, analysis and evaluation and outline in detail how they can be applied to practice.

Author : Catherine Kohler Riessman
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:31951D00893366W

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Qualitative Studies in Social Work Research by Catherine Kohler Riessman Pdf

Qualitative Studies in Social Work Research provides actual examples of social work investigators working systematically with data in alternative ways. A diversity of qualitative approaches are represented including field observations, interviews, organizational documents, and literary narratives. The studies--all by social workers--range from examining surface content to analysis of deep structures of discourse. Among the social work problems examined are isolation of the chronically ill, child welfare, sexual abuse, and what happens when the homeless apply for welfare. This much-needed volume is perfect for students.

Author : Matthew P. DeCarlo,Cory R. Cummings,Kate Agnelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949373207

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Graduate Research Methods in Social Work by Matthew P. DeCarlo,Cory R. Cummings,Kate Agnelli Pdf

Author : Bruce Thyer
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1345 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412958394

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The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods by Bruce Thyer Pdf

"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.

Author : Rafael J. Engel,Russell K. Schutt
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506304250

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The Practice of Research in Social Work by Rafael J. Engel,Russell K. Schutt Pdf

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.

Author : Anne Campbell,Brian J. Taylor,Anne McGlade
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446298008

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Research Design in Social Work by Anne Campbell,Brian J. Taylor,Anne McGlade Pdf

Social work research often focuses on qualitative designs and many students believe that the quantitative research pathway is either too complicated or is beyond their grasp. This book outlines how social work students can undertake a research project from either a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methodological approach. The authors introduce key concepts in an accessible and structured manner and go on to demonstrate each of the approaches from inception of research idea, to realisation of methodological approach, to research process, to data analysis and conclusion. More than just another research text, this book remains grounded in social work practice and has clear links to the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.

Author : Reginald O. York
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506387185

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Social Work Research Methods by Reginald O. York Pdf

Social Work Research Methods is a step-by-step journey through the process of conducting research. With over 30 years of teaching experience, author Reginald O. York helps readers discover how research can enable them to better serve clients in the field. Each chapter features a hands-on approach to producing research, with practical chapter exercises that reinforce methods mastery. Using their own data, students engage in realistic research activities and gain an appreciation for science-informed practice as a means of evaluating client outcomes.