Qualitative Studies In Social Work Research

Author : Catherine Kohler Riessman
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,7 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 : Anne E. Fortune,William J. Reid,Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : Deborah K. Padgett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : Malcolm Carey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 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 Padgett
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781412951937

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Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research by Deborah Padgett Pdf

This text is intended to supplement a research methods in social work course to add greater emphasis to the qualitative portion of the course. The author writes in conversational tone and highlights some of the key issues and challenges that face qualitative researchers.

Author : Ian Graham Ronald Shaw,Sally Holland
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473905023

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Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work by Ian Graham Ronald 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 Campbell,Brian J. Taylor,Anne McGlade
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,8 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 : Deborah K. Padgett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483312200

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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 : 246 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780761961819

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

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 rel

Author : Matthew P. DeCarlo,Cory R. Cummings,Kate Agnelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 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 : Margaret Williams,Yvonne A. Unrau,Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Wadsworth
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015050217580

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Introduction to Social Work Research by Margaret Williams,Yvonne A. Unrau,Richard M. Grinnell Pdf

Author : Bruce Thyer
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1345 pages
File Size : 48,8 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 : Edmund A. Sherman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0231080328

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Qualitative Research in Social Work by Edmund A. Sherman Pdf

While quantitative studies have predominated social research traditionally, many believe that qualitative studies better capture the complexity of processes inherent in social work practice. This study examines all aspects of qualitative research.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.,Yvonne A. Unrau
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380971

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The Craft of Qualitative Research by Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders Pdf

The Craft of Qualitative Research is a consultative handbook that offers students a superb introduction to the practice of conducting qualitative research. Kleinknecht, van den Scott, and Sanders bring together a rich collection of perspectives, ideas, and experiences from scholars and professionals who span all stages of the academic career, from graduate students to emeritus professors. Highly accessible and practical, this text equips readers with the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles, biases, and power dynamics while researching in the field. Over the course of ten sections, every stage of the qualitative research process is explored, including planning, reflecting on ethical considerations, gaining entry to the field, collecting and analyzing data, leaving the field, and disseminating findings. Representing a diversity of academic disciplines, the fifty-five contributors share their knowledge gained and challenges encountered on the ground, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of doing fieldwork. Filled with sound advice, engaging stories, and active learning exercises, this edited collection will help develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct qualitative research, making it the perfect resource for students in the social sciences, particularly sociology, anthropology, criminology, health studies, and social work.