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Social work research: the state of the art (or science).
- Source :
- Child & Family Social Work; Nov96, Vol. 1 Issue 4, p233-242, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- This paper provides a critical review of current trends within social work research methodology. The paper identifies three influential contemporary perspectives in social work research: empirical practice, pragmatism and participatory/critical research. It identifies the different approaches taken by each perspective to what should be researched, how it should be researched, and how truth claims should be evaluated. By exploring the linkages between methodology, social work and wider social and political changes, the paper argues that research is an intensely political rather than a neutral activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13567500
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Child & Family Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24747712
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.1996.tb00029.x