Practice-based research in social work : a guide for reluctant researchers

Dodd, Sarah-Jane.

Practice-based research in social work : a guide for reluctant researchers - London ; New York : Routledge, 2012. - 1 online resource (x, 212 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207) and index.

Evolution and definition of PBR -- Establishing the practice-research problem -- PBR study purposes -- PBR research designs -- The PBR literature review -- Understanding basic differences in data-collection methods -- Qualitative data gathering -- Quantitative data gathering -- PBR sampling -- Research ethics and the protection of human subjects in PBR -- Analyzing qualitative data in PBR -- Analyzing quantitative data in PBR -- Interpreting and disseminating results from PBR.

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 princip.

1136581278 9781136581274 9780203155639 0203155637 9781136581267 113658126X 9782011022257 2011022258 9781136581229 1136581227 9781136581243 1136581243 9781136581236 1136581235 9781136581212 1136581219


Social service--Research.
Social work education.
Social service--Fieldwork.
Social workers--Professional practice.
Social Work.


Electronic books.

HV11 / .D633 2012

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