Practice-Based Research in Social Work : A Guide for Reluctant Researchers
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This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), using numerous practice examples to actively encourage and engage students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support for their practice. Whilst evidence-based practice gives practitioners access to information about "universal" best practices, it does not prioritize practitioner-generated knowledge or promote new research-based interventions relevant to their own practice circumstances as PBR does.
This book discusses the evolution of PBR as a distinct social work research approach, describes its principles and methods and presents a range of exemplars illustrating the application of PBR within different practice methods in different practice settings. The chapters cover:
Identifying the research question in a PBR model
Designing a study and identifying a methodology
Sampling
Literature reviews
Gathering data
Ethics
Analyzing data and interpreting results
Putting research into practice
Viewing the practitioner as central to the research process, and research as a necessary component of practice, this invaluable book emphasizes the seamless integration of practice and research. It is about research in social work practice rather than research on social work practice. Each chapter includes an overview, an introduction, and a key concepts summary. Practice-Based Research in Social Work is a very accessible text suitable for social work students, particularly MSW students, and practitioners.
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Author: Sarah-Jane Dodd
Format: Hardback | 214 pages
Dimensions:174 x 246 x 19.05mm | 567g
Publication Date: 12 Jan 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415565235
ISBN 13: 9780415565233