Research for Social Workers has built a strong reputation as an accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches used in the discipline. Ideal for beginners, the book outlines the importance of social work research, its guiding principles and explains how to choose a topic area, develop research questions together with describing the key steps in the research process. The authors outline the principles of sampling, systematic reviews and surveys and interviews, provide guidance on evaluation and statistical analysis and explain how research can influence policy and practice. This new edition includes:- an expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research- more detailed analysis of systematic reviews - a new section on on-line surveys - enhanced examination of action research including recent examples of action research programsand- an expanded section on evidence-based practice.Featuring practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises and questions, and using non-technical language throughout, this is a vital reference tool for both students and practicing social workers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-03-31
Mått:156 x 234 x 33 mm
Vikt:1 150 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:536
Upplaga:4
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780367719210

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Margaret Alston is Professor of Social Work at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She is also Professor Emeritus at Monash University. She is the Director of the Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability (GLASS) research unit which was established at Monash and is now located at the University of Newcastle. She has published widely in the areas of gender, social work, rural social issues and climate change.Wendy Bowles is Professor in Social Work and Human Services at Charles Sturt University. She is also co-author of Ethical Practice in Social Work: An applied approach and writes in the areas of rural social work practice and education, social work ethics and disability issues.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1: Beginning social work research 1. Social work research2. Choosing your topic area3. Developing research questions4. Steps in the research processPart II: Research methods for social work5. Sampling6. Systematic reviews7. Surveys and interviews8. Assessing community needs and strengthsPart III: Evaluation 9. How do I evaluate my program?10. Action research11. Evidence-based practice and best practice evaluation12. Research in post-disaster recovery and other crisis situations13. Other methodsPart IV: Statistical analysis 14. Producing results: Qualitative research15. Producing results: Quantitative research16. Statistics for social workers: Analysis of a single variable17. Statistics for social workers: Two or more variablesPart V: Bringing it all together 18. Influencing policy and practice19. Developing a research proposal