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Author : Siobhan Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Reflection (Philosophy)
ISBN : 1903575699
Author : Rob Harrison,Siobhan Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Social service
ISBN : 1903575753
Author : Siobhan Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Burn out (Psychology)
ISBN : 1903575729
Author : Siobhan Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Social workers
ISBN : 1903575761
Theory informed practice is a constant challenge for social work. This Guide explores what constitutes theory and why theory informed practice is so vital for the future of the social work profession.Recognising the challenges that many students and practitioners face in recognising the ways that theory informs their practice, a number of specific activities are suggested to assist in the development of theory informed practice. Crucially the Pocket Guide concludes with advice on how to demonstrate theory informed practice in academic assignments.
Author : Daphne Watkins,Deborah Gioia
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199908592
Finally, a practical guide to mixed methods research has been written with health and human services professionals in mind. Watkins and Gioia review the fundamentals of mixed methods research designs and the general suppositions of mixed methods procedures, look critically at mixed method studies and models that have already been employed in social work, and reflect on the contributions of this work to the field. But what is most important is that they lead the reader through considerations for the application of the mixed methods research in social work settings. The chapters of this book are structured so that readers can (figuratively) walk through the mixed methods research process using nine steps. Chapters one, five, and six provide supplemental material meant to serve as grounding for chapters two, three, and four, which outline nine steps in the mixed methods research process, and specific to social work research. This is a short and practical guide not just for learning about mixed methods research, but also doing it.
Author : Thomas P. Vartanian
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780195388817
This slim volume is one of a number of excellent guides published as part of Oxford's "Pocket Guide to Social Work Research Methods" series. Compact but comprehensive, it provides a thorough introduction to one of the fastest-growing genres of research in the social work field today: secondary data analysis. After an all-too-brief summary of what constitutes this genre and a balanced analysis of its advantages and disadvantages, Vartanian (Bryn Mawr) provides guidelines for those considering the feasibility and appropriateness of using secondary data in their work. He then offers extensive summaries of 29 of the most commonly used secondary data sets. For all of the data sets, he provides a full and complete description, including key characteristics and where and how to access them. He also provides, most valuably, citations to examples of how researchers have recently used them in their empirical work. Rather redundantly, a similar package of information appears in appendixes at the end of the book. This is an admirable contribution whose only detractions are the rather random and poorly identified screenshots and other "pictures" interspersed throughout the text. Those seriously considering using secondary data analysis in their research should find this book immensely beneficial. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students and faculty/researchers. Graduate Students; Researchers/Faculty. Reviewed by J. C. Altman.
Author : James W. Drisko,Tina Maschi
Publisher : Pocket Guide to Social Work Re
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780190215491
A comprehensive overview of the variation within content analysis and detailed descriptions of three approaches found in the contemporary literature: basic content analysis, interpretive content analysis and qualitative content analysis.
Author : David Royse,Michele Staton-Tindall,Karen Badger,J. Matthew Webster
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780195368789
This text features discussions on emerging technologies in the field of needs assessment as well as abundant social work case examples. It covers one of the most essential kinds of research for social work management.
Author : Irwin Epstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780195335521
Clinical Data-Mining (CDM) involves the conceptualization, extraction, analysis, and interpretation of available clinical data for practice knowledge-building, clinical decision-making and practitioner reflection. Depending upon the type of data mined, CDM can be qualitative or quantitative; it is generally retrospective, but may be meaningfully combined with original data collection.Any research method that relies on the contents of case records or information systems data inevitably has limitations, but with proper safeguards these can be minimized. Among CDM's strengths however, are that it is unobtrusive, inexpensive, presents little risk to research subjects, and is ethically compatible with practitioner value commitments. When conducted by practitioners, CDM yields conceptual as well as data-driven insight into their own practice- and program-generated questions.This pocket guide, from a seasoned practice-based researcher, covers all the basics of conducting practitioner-initiated CDM studies or CDM doctoral dissertations, drawing extensively on published CDM studies and completed CDM dissertations from multiple social work settings in the United States, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. In addition, it describes consulting principles for researchers interested in forging collaborative university-agency CDM partnerships, making it a practical tool for novice practitioner-researchers and veteran academic-researchers alike.As such, this book is an exceptional guide both for professionals conducting practice-based research as well as for social work faculty seeking an evidence-informed approach to practice-research integration.
Author : Albert R Roberts,Kenneth R Yeager
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0199724784
Crisis workers make split-second decisions every day that affect the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and entire communities. They support and guide people through health diagnoses, bankruptcies, sexual assaults, deaths of loved ones, suicide attempts, and natural or man-made disasters from the front lines. While professions vary from mental health professionals, emergency responders, educators, business managers or volunteers such as suicide hotline workers, all have a common and urgent need for a rapid reference that covers every type of traumatic event they may be asked to respond to in the course of an unpredictable and highly stressful day. The Pocket Guide to Crisis Intervention is a complete crisis toolkit, a trusted resource to consult on the fly, packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step evidence-based protocols for responding effectively to a broad range of traumatic events. Checklists, bullets, and boxes highlight symptoms & warning signs and provide action plans, do's & don'ts, and screening & assessment questions. The open layout and two-color design make this pocket guide as visually appealing as it practical, ensuring at-a-glance lookup of the essentials of managing the most common types of crisis. More than just a collection of action lists, though, this pocket guide explains theories and models in clear, jargon-free language, offering tips for clinical practice, treatment planning, referrals, and coordinating services as needed. It can be used as a field manual for seasoned professionals or as a training tool for new recruits and practitioners seeking to sharpen their skills.
Author : Jacqueline Corcoran,Vijayan Pillai
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0199716862
When used in tandem, systematic reviews and meta-analysis-- two distinct but highly compatible approaches to research synthesis-- form a powerful, scientific approach to analyzing previous studies. But to see their full potential, a social work researcher must be versed in the foundational processes underlying them. This pocket guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis illuminates precisely that practical groundwork. In clear, step-by-step terms, the authors explain how to format topics, locate and screen studies, extract and assess data, pool effect sizes, determine bias, and interpret the results, showing readers how to combine reviewing and meta-analysis correctly and effectively. Each chapter contains vivid social work examples and concludes with a concise summary and notes on further reading, while the book's glossary and handy checklists and sample search and data extraction forms maximize the boo'ks usefulness. Highlighting the concepts necessary to understand, critique, and conduct research synthesis, this brief and highly readable introduction is a terrific resource for students and researchers alike.
Author : Frances Cromer,Siobhan Maclean,Kirwin Maclean Associates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Community-based social services
ISBN : 1903575745
Personalisation is a key component of contemporary social work and social care practice. It is being implemented across a changing landscape and is often referred to in transformational terms.This Pocket Guide explores the development of policy and practice in the era of personalisation.It provides a range of practical suggestions for the development of social work practice.
Author : Bruce Thyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0199717311
The art of writing up a completed research project in a format suitable for submission to a social work journal is an ability separate from one's skills as a research methodologist. It is also an ability that, despite its importance, is often overlooked by research courses and senior-level mentors. This straightforward pocket guide to Preparing Research Articles steps into the void as an insider's guide to getting published. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience editing a social work research journal, Bruce A. Thyer has crafted a candid companion to the journal publishing process, unraveling the mysteries that students - as well as many established researchers - might otherwise stumble over, and as a result their prospectus for future success improve. Thyer's frank advice on selecting an appropriate journal, handling rejections and revisions, understanding confusing concepts like impact factors and electronic publishing, and avoiding common methodological and formatting pitfalls, constitute a gold mine for the fledging researcher-writer.
Author : Julianne S. Oktay
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199909865
Grounded Theory (GT) is one of the oldest and most often used forms of qualitative research. Unlike other methods, GT is used to develop theory. Grounded Theory has great potential for social work because in order to conduct theory-based practice, social workers need middle-range theories that are neither highly abstract nor difficult to apply in real life. Social work and Grounded Theory focus on the interaction of individual and society. GT studies can provide theories about how individuals navigate their surroundings that can be tested in social work practice and, ultimately, be used to guide social work practitioners. In this volume, readers will find discussions of the common roots of social work and Grounded Theory, the basic characteristics of grounded theory research, and issues of quality in grounded theory research. In addition, practical guidelines and suggestions are provided for conducting grounded theory research, from writing the proposal to advanced data analysis. Exemplars from social work literature are used to illustrate grounded theory research in different social work fields. With practice exercises, guidelines for formulating problems and gathering and analyzing data, tips for working with software, consideration of ethical and Institutional Review Board issues, and discussion of new developments such as mixed-method and synthesis, this pocket guide offers social work researchers a strong, practical introduction to GT research.
Author : Stephen Weatherhead,Graeme Flaherty-Jones
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446269022
Trainees in all mental health professions need basic knowledge of the key therapeutic approaches in counselling and psychotherapy. The Pocket Guide to Therapy is therefore the essential companion, placing specific emphasis on practical application to guide the reader in the ′how to′ of conducting each therapeutic model. Approaches covered include established models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, narrative therapies such as Systemic Therapy and Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy, and more recent additions to mainstream therapy such as Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy. Each chapter is written by an up-and-coming name in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, offering a unique insight into the challenges and possibilities of training in each model. The book: - includes case examples from a wide range of mental health care settings - is embedded with extensive pedagogy, including worksheets, sample questions and diagrams - highlights the challenges, strengths and weaknesses of each approach - details the background to each model - focuses on the practical application of therapeutic models - discusses evidence-based practice and outcomes Written in language familiar to first-year trainees and using a range of features to enhance learning, this pocket guide is ideal for those embarking on mental health training across counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, health, nursing and social work. It will also serve as a reference point for more experienced readers looking to refresh their understanding of other approaches.
