Doing Social Work Research
- Louise Hardwick - University of Liverpool, UK
- Aidan Worsley - University of Central Lancashire, UK
Research Methods in Social Work
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
- Analyzing data
With practical exercises and reflective questions, this is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate qualifying social work students.
A really useful introductory text on research for social work students inexperienced in the field.
This text has some excellent practical examples that students can apply to their everyday practice
“Doing Social Work Research” provides a useful practical tool which demystifies the research process and the presumption that only academics undertake and contribute to research. Any budding social work researcher will appreciate the significant links the text makes to their practice, with the examples for inclusion of service users in research proving particularly welcome. The clear guidance, hints and key points on issues to consider and dilemma’s faced offer a useful foundation, while undertaking and developing a research project is supported in identifying skills and knowledge required for the research process as well as underlying and contextual theory. A usable text which appreciates the complex nature of social work role, the need for interdisciplinary working and social workers potential in contributing to evidence based practice.
A fascinating book full of ideas for students and researchers wishing to conduct research respectfully. Concepts and ideas well covered
Sage College Publishing
