Qualitative Social Research

Kate Saxton

ISBN 10: 1032327596 / ISBN 13: 9781032327594

Published by Routledge Jun 2024, 2024

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This text provides an easy-to-read introduction to qualitative research methods in social work, taking into account contemporary contexts and social conditions.Drawing from a range of social work perspectives, it allows the reader to make the connection between social work values, theory and specific research methods and approaches.Comprised of 11 chapters, it covers overarching epistemological perspectives and knowledge construction; designing a research question; research design and methods; data collection and analysis; research ethics and dissemination; and impact and research translation. Highlighting social work's unique commitment to social justice, it positions social work research as embedded in the profession's values.As the first book to comprehensively connect social work values and emancipatory frameworks, including decolonising practices, with research methods, it shows readers the connection between social work theory and choices in relation to ethical research design.This book is suitable for use on all BSW and MSW research modules across Australia and New Zealand as well as social work courses across the UK. 118 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Qualitative Social Research
• Publisher: Routledge Jun 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032327596
• ISBN 13: 9781032327594
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 174H x 7D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 174 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 226 grams

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Synopsis

This text provides an easy-to-read introduction to qualitative research methods in social work, taking into account contemporary contexts and social conditions.

Drawing from a range of social work perspectives, it allows the reader to make the connection between social work values, theory and specific research methods and approaches.

Comprised of 11 chapters, it covers overarching epistemological perspectives and knowledge construction; designing a research question; research design and methods; data collection and analysis; research ethics and dissemination; and impact and research translation. Highlighting social work’s unique commitment to social justice, it positions social work research as embedded in the profession’s values.

As the first book to comprehensively connect social work values and emancipatory frameworks, including decolonising practices, with research methods, it shows readers the connection between social work theory and choices in relation to ethical research design.

This book is suitable for use on all BSW and MSW research modules across Australia and New Zealand as well as social work courses across the UK.

About the Author

Priscilla Dunk-West is associate professor of social work at Deakin University. She has taught social work in Australia and England for many years, and her research interests include intimate relationships, families, sexuality and parenting.

Kate Saxton is chair of Pacific Communities of Practice and works as a senior lecturer in social work at the University of Southern Queensland. Kate’s research interests include critical social work, intersectional feminism and decolonisation within education, research and practice.