Research Catalog

Title

The reflective researcher : social workers' theories of practice research / edited by Jan Fook.

Publication

St. Leonards, NSW, Australia : Allen & Unwin, c1996.

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Additional Authors

Fook, Jan

Description

xv, 206 p.; 22 cm.

Summary

How do we reconcile the gap between research theory and the reality of social work practice? How can a social work research methodology be developed which is relevant to the workplace? This innovative collection approaches social work research from the 'bottom' up. Instead of starting with theory, it starts with practice, showing how a research methodology can be developed from actual experience. Using a 'reflective' approach, The Reflective Researcher demonstrates a variety of ways of working with research methods and theory. The contributors deal with both qualitative and quantitative methods, and show how a range of theories including feminism and poststructuralism can be integrated into research. Written in an unpretentious and engaging style, The Reflective Researcher is a valuable reference for social work practitioners, researchers and students.

Series Statement

Studies in society

Uniform Title

Studies in society (Sydney, N.S.W.)

Subject

• Social service > Field work
• Social service > Research

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. The reflective researcher: Developing a reflective approach to practice / Jan Fook -- 2. A first attempt at research: Surveying rural social work practice / Sue Gleed -- 3. Undertaking the challenge: Using qualitative methods to identify social work competencies / Denise Sadique -- 4. Managing and measuring social work activity in a hospital setting: A quantitative study / Helen Cleak -- 5. Using ethnographic methods to research the work world of social workers in child protection / Gary Hough -- 6. Breaking the solitudes to improve services for ethnic groups: Action research strategies / Robert Doyle -- 7. In doing you learn: Some reflections on practice research on an advocacy project / Bill Healy -- 8. Finding a methodology to meet the needs of research: Moving towards a participatory approach / Carmel Laragy -- 9. Participation of 'the researched': Tensions between different paradigms / Linette Hawkins -- 10. Doing longitudinal research: A personal reflection / Martin Ryan -- 11. Theorising as research: Developing a theory of radical casework practice / Jan Fook -- 12. Negotiating practice theory (or, I've got the theory, you've got the practice) / Marg Lynn -- 13. Constructing frameworks from practice: Towards a participatory approach / Ann Ingamells -- 14. Empowering practitioners to publish: A writer's and a publisher's perspectives / Elizabeth Rabbitts and Jan Fook -- 15. Making connections: Reflective practices and formal theories / Jan Fook.

ISBN

1864480335

LCCN

^^^96210007^

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