Science And Social Work

Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780231166409
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work Science written by Ian Shaw and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Shaw demonstrates the significant role science can play in the management of human emotions and behavior. Shaw links scientific and social work knowledge through the core themes of quality evidence, critical learning and understanding, and the skilled evaluation of the subject.

Author : Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, LCSW, BCBA-D
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826177697
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science and Pseudoscience in Social Work Practice written by Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, LCSW, BCBA-D and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Science is a way of thinking about and investigating the accuracy of assumptions about the world. It is a process for solving problems in which we learn from our mistakes. Social work has a long history of social reform and helping efforts. Let us continue this by paying attention to the important message of this book. --Eileen Gambrill, PhD, School of Social Welfare University of California at Berkeley (From the Foreword) Although many psychosocial interventions used in social work practice have strong research evidence supporting their efficacy, a surprising number do not, potentially resulting in harmful outcomes. In this book, the authors cast a critical eye on the reality of commonly used scientific and pseudoscientific practices in social work today. Stressing the need for separating research-based practices from those not supported by adequate levels of evidence, they examine the scientific and pseudoscientific bases for popular social work interventions used in a variety of treatment settings. The text examines the misuse of legitimate research and describes how social work education training can and should discourage pseudoscience. The concluding chapter describes pathways through which social work practice can become more firmly grounded in contemporary scientific research. This engaging book is intended for courses in critical thinking and evidence-based practice and is a valuable resource for all social work students and practitioners. Key Features: Promotes critical thinking regarding the evidence-based research--or lack thereof--behind a variety of social work interventions Written by renowned social work educators Addresses the history and characteristics of pseudoscience Examines pseudoscience practices in assessment and work with children, adolescents, adults, and individuals with developmental difficulties

Author : Matthew P. DeCarlo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781949373202
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Graduate Research Methods in Social Work written by Matthew P. DeCarlo and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sarah-Jane Dodd
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113658126X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practice-Based Research in Social Work written by Sarah-Jane Dodd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), using numerous practice examples to actively encourage and engage students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support for their practice. Whilst evidence-based practice gives practitioners access to information about "universal" best practices, it does not prioritize practitioner-generated knowledge or promote new research-based interventions relevant to their own practice circumstances as PBR does. This book discusses the evolution of PBR as a distinct social work research approach, describes its principles and methods and presents a range of exemplars illustrating the application of PBR within different practice methods in different practice settings. The chapters cover: Identifying the research question in a PBR model Designing a study and identifying a methodology Sampling Literature reviews Gathering data Ethics Analyzing data and interpreting results Putting research into practice Viewing the practitioner as central to the research process, and research as a necessary component of practice, this invaluable book emphasizes the seamless integration of practice and research. It is about research in social work practice rather than research on social work practice. Each chapter includes an overview, an introduction, and a key concepts summary. Practice-Based Research in Social Work is a very accessible text suitable for social work students, particularly MSW students, and practitioners.

Author : Maurice Joseph Karpf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scientific Basis of Social Work written by Maurice Joseph Karpf and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Social Work from a scientific position. Looks at what knowledge social workers need, and what knowledge they use in their case work.

Author : Myra Sadker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439125236
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Failing at Fairness written by Myra Sadker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Failing at Fairness, the result of two decades of research, shows how gender bias makes it impossible for girls to receive an education equal to that given to boys. Girls' learning problems are not identified as often as boys' are Boys receive more of their teachers' attention Girls start school testing higher in every academic subject, yet graduate from high school scoring 50 points lower than boys on the SAT Hard-hitting and eye-opening, Failing at Fairness should be read by every parent, especially those with daughters.

Author : Holly C. Matto
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826108768
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neuroscience for Social Work written by Holly C. Matto and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Author : John S. Brekke
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019088066X
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaping a Science of Social Work written by John S. Brekke and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaping a Science of Social Work provides a basic framework for a social work science within the context of academic disciplinarity and professional identity. Drawn from discussions at the annual IslandWood retreats for social work scholars, this book centers on a realist/critical-realist perspective by outlining the basic constructs, domains, and characteristics of a science that will inform the way social work is studied and practiced for years to come. Chapters written by leaders of the field offer detailed and rigorous analyses of essential issues such as values and value-based assumptions, philosophy of mind, importance of theory, challenges of rigor and relevance in social work science, and implications for the future of the profession. The book serves as an invaluable resource for academics and organizational leaders in social work practice and education.

Author : Mark Doel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136290303
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work: The Basics written by Mark Doel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. The book argues for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice. Questions covered include: How did social work arise? How and why do people come into contact with social workers? What are the true aims of social work - to help or to control? What is the relationship between social work and social policy? How and why do people become social workers? What’s it like to be a social worker? Can social work cross borders? Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers and who want to find out more about what social work is.

Author : Milind Tambe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108425992
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and Social Work written by Milind Tambe and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory guide with real-life examples on using AI to help homeless youth, diabetes patients, and other social welfare interventions.