Qualitative Social Research

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.

Autorentext

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 de-colonisation within education, research and practice.

Inhalt

1.What is Social research? 2.The Social Construction of Knowledge. 3.Designing a Research Question. 4.Research Ethics. 5.The Literature Review. 6.Methodology 7.Research Methods in Social Work Research. 8.Data Analysis. 9.Findings, Theory and Agency. 10.Dissemination, Impact, Engagement and Research Translation. 11.Conclusions.