This book is a practical beginner's guide to both conducting and using research within the context of social work practice. A clear and accessible introduction to applied research methods for social work students and practitioners, this text covers the key themes, debates and approaches, including the ethics of social work research, conducting interviews and questionnaires, focus groups, observation and narrative, the involvement of service users, and analyzing data.
This book is a practical beginner's guide to both conducting and using research within the context of social work practice. A clear and accessible ...
A valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research. Featuring extended case studies of actual research projects, the book provides an overview of a number of central features and qualities of social work research. It incorporates both distinctive methodological features, such as approaches to participatory inquiry, and provides accounts of researcher strategies to address particular challenges, such as carrying out studies with hard to reach populations. This book combines important methodological insights...
A valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research. Featuring ...
