Social Worker as Researcher
Integrating Research with Advocacy
Published on 15. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-205-59494-8 (ISBN)
Description
Provides a unique human rights and social justice framework to social work research.
This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout.
Using an innovative approach, Social Worker as Researcher: Integrating Research with Advocacy, applies a human rights and social justice framework to social work research and evaluation as an essential tool for social work advocacy.
It provides detailed coverage of the research and evaluation process from framing the problem, designing and implementing the study, and taking action with the results. It documents the history and contemporary methods of 'who, what, where, and why we do' as a means to understanding and eradicating individual and social problems and evaluating solutions.
The text is filled with material on critical thinking and evidence-based practice decision-making skills, vivid case examples, and experiential exercises to capture the thinking, feeling, and doing of research. It makes linkages to social work research and evaluation as a problem solving process and carefully documents the systematic step-by-step process of designing and implementing research for action.
This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout.
Using an innovative approach, Social Worker as Researcher: Integrating Research with Advocacy, applies a human rights and social justice framework to social work research and evaluation as an essential tool for social work advocacy.
It provides detailed coverage of the research and evaluation process from framing the problem, designing and implementing the study, and taking action with the results. It documents the history and contemporary methods of 'who, what, where, and why we do' as a means to understanding and eradicating individual and social problems and evaluating solutions.
The text is filled with material on critical thinking and evidence-based practice decision-making skills, vivid case examples, and experiential exercises to capture the thinking, feeling, and doing of research. It makes linkages to social work research and evaluation as a problem solving process and carefully documents the systematic step-by-step process of designing and implementing research for action.
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Persons
Dr. Tina Maschi is an assistant professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. She is a 2010 recipient of the competitive Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program Award, which is funded by the Hartford Foundation and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). She is the principal investigator for the research project, "Trauma, coping resources, and well-being among older adults in prison". She also has received intramural research grants and fellowships for her research. Dr. Maschi also is a 2009 recipient of the Council on Social Work Education's Faculty Scholar's Award for the research project for Promising Practices in Social Work Research Education.
Dr. Maschi also has over 15 years of clinical social work and research experience in juvenile and criminal justice settings and community mental health settings. She also is a professional musician and integrates the use of creative arts interventions for increasing well-being and empowerment among diverse populations, such as older adults and social work students, and professionals. She currently teaches both research and practice courses at the Lincoln Center Campus at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Her website can be visited at: http://www.practitionerasresearcher.net/
Dr. Robert Youdin is an adjunct associate professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. In 2007-2008, he was a Project Director for a Gero Innovations Grant for the Master's Advanced Curriculum Project funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and Council on Social Work Education. In 2005-2007 Dr. Youdin was a participant in the Curriculum Development Institute (Gero-Ed) sponsored by John A. Hartford Foundation and Council on Social Work Education. He is a past assistant research scientist of the Biometrics Unit of the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City. In 1977 he was elected as member of Sigma Xi - the Scientific Research Society of North America
Dr. Youdin has been a private practitioner for the past 28 years and currently practices in Princeton, New Jersey. He has an existential humanistic orientation and is trained in Eriksonian hypnosis. Over the years, Dr. Youdin has been a professional jazz pianist. He enjoys performing in small, intimate venues. In addition, he has appeared on numerous public service radio programs discussing substance abuse problems. Dr. Youdin's website can be visited at: http://www.youdin.net/
Dr. Maschi also has over 15 years of clinical social work and research experience in juvenile and criminal justice settings and community mental health settings. She also is a professional musician and integrates the use of creative arts interventions for increasing well-being and empowerment among diverse populations, such as older adults and social work students, and professionals. She currently teaches both research and practice courses at the Lincoln Center Campus at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Her website can be visited at: http://www.practitionerasresearcher.net/
Dr. Robert Youdin is an adjunct associate professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. In 2007-2008, he was a Project Director for a Gero Innovations Grant for the Master's Advanced Curriculum Project funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and Council on Social Work Education. In 2005-2007 Dr. Youdin was a participant in the Curriculum Development Institute (Gero-Ed) sponsored by John A. Hartford Foundation and Council on Social Work Education. He is a past assistant research scientist of the Biometrics Unit of the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City. In 1977 he was elected as member of Sigma Xi - the Scientific Research Society of North America
Dr. Youdin has been a private practitioner for the past 28 years and currently practices in Princeton, New Jersey. He has an existential humanistic orientation and is trained in Eriksonian hypnosis. Over the years, Dr. Youdin has been a professional jazz pianist. He enjoys performing in small, intimate venues. In addition, he has appeared on numerous public service radio programs discussing substance abuse problems. Dr. Youdin's website can be visited at: http://www.youdin.net/
Content
IN THIS SECTION:
1.) BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.) FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human Rights and Social Justice
Chapter 2: The Value of Values and Ethics in Social Work Research and Evaluation
Chapter 3: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Evidence Based Practice
Chapter 4: Problem Formulation: From Conceptualization To Operationalization
Chapter 5: The Literature as Source Evidence: From Search To Appraisal
Chapter 6: Sampling In Evidence-Based Practice Research
Chapter 7: Tapping the Scientist Within: Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work
Chapter 8: Causation-Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Non-Experimental Designs
Chapter 9: Tapping the Evidence-Based Practitioner Within: Single Subject Designs
Chapter 10: The Qualitative Approach: Tapping the Artist and Scientist Within
Chapter 11: Evaluation as a Theory of Change
Chapter 12: Writing for a Change and Other Advocacy Tips
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human Rights and Social Justice
Background
The History of Social Work and Research: Evidence and the Altruistic Imagination
Human Rights and Social Justice: Implications for Social Work Research
Social Work at the Intersection of Human Rights History
Summary
Chapter 2: The Value of Values and Ethics in Social Work Research and Evaluation
Introduction
Professional Code of Ethics: History and Meaning
The Research to Evaluation Continuum
NASW Ethical Standards for Social Work Research and Evaluation
History and Meaning-Making in 20th Century Research Ethics
Core Ethical Principles and Practices
Ethical Research Decision-Making Process
Research Ethical Decision-Making Model
Summary
Chapter 3: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Evidence Based Practice
Introduction
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Summary
Chapter 4: Problem Formulation: From Conceptualization To Operationalization
Introduction
Linking Approaches to Study Types
Integrating Research and Practice Using Theory
From Conceptualization to Operationalization
Summary
Chapter 5: The Literature as Source Evidence: From Search To Appraisal
Introduction
Case Examples
Professional Practice Contexts
Empirical Literacy for Social Workers
The Scholarly Literature and Peer Review Process
Social Work Education and the Literature Review
The Literature Review Experience
The STAIR MODEL for Conducting Literature Reviews
Summary
Chapter 6: Sampling In Evidence-Based Practice Research
Introduction
Generalizability
Homogeneity
Representativeness
Sampling Methods
Non-Probability Sampling
Summary
Chapter 7: Tapping the Scientist Within: Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work
Introduction
The Anatomy of a Quantitative Study
Summary
Chapter 8: Causation-Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Non-Experimental Designs
Introduction
Practitioner Considerations for Causation
Experimental Designs
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Non-Experimental Designs
Social Justice Issues in Research Designs
Summary
Chapter 9: Tapping the Evidence-Based Practitioner Within: Single Subject Designs
Introduction
Elements of Single Subject Design
Single Subject Designs
Summary
Chapter 10: The Qualitative Approach: Tapping the Artist and Scientist Within
Introduction
Qualitative Approach: The Journey as the Reward
Research Cycle
Research Design
Qualitative Research Design Choices
Data Analysis Strategies
Rigor in Qualitative Research
Recommendations for Writing Qualitative Research
Summary
Chapter 11: Evaluation as a Theory of Change
Introduction
Needs, Rights, and Social Work Intervention
Conceptualizing Change
Intervention and Impact Theories
The Nature of Evaluation
Evaluation and the Logic Model
Additional Evaluation Strategies
Mixed Methods Designs and Evaluation
Common Data Sources for Evaluation
Evaluation and Cultural Competence
Summary
Chapter 12: Writing for a Change and Other Advocacy Tips
Introduction
Dissemination and Human Rights
Writing: Start with a Commitment and a Purpose
Writing a Review of the Literature
Other Types of Research Reports
Presentations
Advocacy and Research for Change
Action Steps
Future Directions: Think and Act Global
Implications for Human Rights and Social Justice
Summary
Appendix: Assessment of Organizational Cultural Competence Survey
References
Index
1.) BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.) FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human Rights and Social Justice
Chapter 2: The Value of Values and Ethics in Social Work Research and Evaluation
Chapter 3: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Evidence Based Practice
Chapter 4: Problem Formulation: From Conceptualization To Operationalization
Chapter 5: The Literature as Source Evidence: From Search To Appraisal
Chapter 6: Sampling In Evidence-Based Practice Research
Chapter 7: Tapping the Scientist Within: Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work
Chapter 8: Causation-Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Non-Experimental Designs
Chapter 9: Tapping the Evidence-Based Practitioner Within: Single Subject Designs
Chapter 10: The Qualitative Approach: Tapping the Artist and Scientist Within
Chapter 11: Evaluation as a Theory of Change
Chapter 12: Writing for a Change and Other Advocacy Tips
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations in Human Rights and Social Justice
Background
The History of Social Work and Research: Evidence and the Altruistic Imagination
Human Rights and Social Justice: Implications for Social Work Research
Social Work at the Intersection of Human Rights History
Summary
Chapter 2: The Value of Values and Ethics in Social Work Research and Evaluation
Introduction
Professional Code of Ethics: History and Meaning
The Research to Evaluation Continuum
NASW Ethical Standards for Social Work Research and Evaluation
History and Meaning-Making in 20th Century Research Ethics
Core Ethical Principles and Practices
Ethical Research Decision-Making Process
Research Ethical Decision-Making Model
Summary
Chapter 3: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Evidence Based Practice
Introduction
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Summary
Chapter 4: Problem Formulation: From Conceptualization To Operationalization
Introduction
Linking Approaches to Study Types
Integrating Research and Practice Using Theory
From Conceptualization to Operationalization
Summary
Chapter 5: The Literature as Source Evidence: From Search To Appraisal
Introduction
Case Examples
Professional Practice Contexts
Empirical Literacy for Social Workers
The Scholarly Literature and Peer Review Process
Social Work Education and the Literature Review
The Literature Review Experience
The STAIR MODEL for Conducting Literature Reviews
Summary
Chapter 6: Sampling In Evidence-Based Practice Research
Introduction
Generalizability
Homogeneity
Representativeness
Sampling Methods
Non-Probability Sampling
Summary
Chapter 7: Tapping the Scientist Within: Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work
Introduction
The Anatomy of a Quantitative Study
Summary
Chapter 8: Causation-Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Non-Experimental Designs
Introduction
Practitioner Considerations for Causation
Experimental Designs
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Non-Experimental Designs
Social Justice Issues in Research Designs
Summary
Chapter 9: Tapping the Evidence-Based Practitioner Within: Single Subject Designs
Introduction
Elements of Single Subject Design
Single Subject Designs
Summary
Chapter 10: The Qualitative Approach: Tapping the Artist and Scientist Within
Introduction
Qualitative Approach: The Journey as the Reward
Research Cycle
Research Design
Qualitative Research Design Choices
Data Analysis Strategies
Rigor in Qualitative Research
Recommendations for Writing Qualitative Research
Summary
Chapter 11: Evaluation as a Theory of Change
Introduction
Needs, Rights, and Social Work Intervention
Conceptualizing Change
Intervention and Impact Theories
The Nature of Evaluation
Evaluation and the Logic Model
Additional Evaluation Strategies
Mixed Methods Designs and Evaluation
Common Data Sources for Evaluation
Evaluation and Cultural Competence
Summary
Chapter 12: Writing for a Change and Other Advocacy Tips
Introduction
Dissemination and Human Rights
Writing: Start with a Commitment and a Purpose
Writing a Review of the Literature
Other Types of Research Reports
Presentations
Advocacy and Research for Change
Action Steps
Future Directions: Think and Act Global
Implications for Human Rights and Social Justice
Summary
Appendix: Assessment of Organizational Cultural Competence Survey
References
Index