scholarly journals Evaluating Qualitative Research for Social Work Practitioners

10.18060/589 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia A. Lietz ◽  
Luis E. Zayas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Work Practitioners ◽  
Work Knowledge

The field of social work expects practitioners remain well informed regarding research advances in their respective areas. Research studies conducted through the lens of qualitative inquiry provide important contributions to the social work knowledge base. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide practitioners some orientation regarding qualitative research methods and to highlight potential strategies researchers may use to enhance the trustworthiness and quality of their research. Specifically, the concept of trustworthiness is defined in the context of qualitative inquiry and questions social work practitioners can ask when evaluating the quality and applicability of a qualitative research study are provided.

scholarly journals The Motivations behind Child Welfare Work

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel J Dickman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Welfare Work ◽  
The Social ◽  
Related Stress

This report seeks to explore the findings of a qualitative research study concerning the motivations behind child welfare work. Child welfare is a major field within the social work profession that demands a great deal of expertise and effort from workers. Professionals employed as case managers within the child welfare field are held accountable for a wide variety of social work roles, often placing these individuals at risk of emotional trauma and high levels of work-related stress. Due to this, workers who remain in the field for extensive periods of time often experience strong sensations of purpose relative to their work. Our study found that child welfare caseworkers were motivated by altruism and a deep desire to improve the lives of their clients.  They were also kept motivated by the successes that came from time to time. While trials seem to be experienced on a regular basis, child welfare caseworkers generally found their work to be a positive presence within the families they serve. Further research is needed to expound upon the findings of this study. 

What's the problem with disaster? Anthropology, social work, and the qualitative slot

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1496-1516
Author(s):  
Tisha Joseph Holmes ◽  
John Mathias ◽  
Tyler McCreary ◽  
James Brian Elsner
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Housing Stock ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Problem Definition ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Social ◽  
Disaster Anthropology ◽  
Political Economic

On March 3, 2019, an EF4 tornado devastated the rural Alabama communities of Beauregard and Smith Station, killing 23 people and causing direct injuries to another 97. This storm was unusually devastating, with twice the predicted casualty rate based on the tornado’s power, the impacted population, and impacted housing stock. In this paper, we apply qualitative methods from anthropology, geography, and planning to better understand the social context of this unusually devastating tornado. Recognizing that there are multiple formulations of the problem of disasters, we aim to highlight how interdisciplinary qualitative research can deepen our understanding of tornado disasters. Combining policy analysis, political economic critique, and ethnographic description, we seek to showcase how qualitative research enables us to interrogate and reimagine the problem of disasters. Rather than simply juxtaposing qualitative and quantitative methods, we emphasize how the heterogeneity of qualitative research methods can strengthen interdisciplinary research projects by generating dialogue about the multiple contexts relevant to understanding a social problem. While problem definition remains a central challenge to establishing a dialogue between anthropology and social work, here, we intend to extend this discussion to larger interdisciplinary collaborations. Situating the issue of problem formation within a broader ecology of qualitative inquiry, we highlight how dialogue about problem definition can, itself, produce meaningful insights into how we understand disasters.

Quality of Life of Endodontically Treated versus Implant Treated Patients: A University-based Qualitative Research Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 903-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin L. Gatten ◽  
Christine A. Riedy ◽  
Sul Ki Hong ◽  
James D. Johnson ◽  
Nestor Cohenca
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

scholarly journals Islamic Religious Education in the Era of Afta

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-221
Author(s):  
Hasbi Indra
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
National Education ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Standard Education ◽  
National Education System ◽  
Asean Countries

Abstract Taman Pendidikan Al Qur’an (TPA), Pesantren and Madrasah Diniyah are important parts in the development of Islamic national education. Although the future of those Islamic education is quite difficult to be predicted, they have already become vital components of the national education system. In addition, the quality of this various Islamic institution is also leaded to the International standard education. This article is a qualitative research study which compare and contrast several literatures about Islamic religious education in Indonesia. ASEAN State of Education Report revealed that one of the 2013’s agenda is to develop the quality of education in ASEAN countries. Based on this agenda, Islamic education, which is an important part of the educational system in Indonesia, is also hoped to increase its quality and be ready to compete in International level to face the AFTA. Several efforts have been devoted in order to increase the quality of Islamic religious education. This research is qualitative research study. Abstrak Taman Pendidikan Al Qur’an (TPA), Pesantren dan Madrasah Diniyah merupakan bagian yang penting dalam perkembangan pendidikan Islam nasional. Meskipun cukup sulit untuk diprediksi. masa depan pendidikan Islam tersebut sudah menjadi komponen yang sangat penting bagi sistem pendidikan nasional. Lebih lagi, kualitas institusi Islam yang beragam ini juga mengarah kepada standar pendidikan internasional. Tulisan ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang membandingkan dan membedakan beberapa literatur tentang pendidikan Agama Islam di Indonesia. Laporan Bagian Pendidikan ASEAN menunjukkan bahwa salah satu agenda 2013 adalah untuk mengembangkan kualitas pendidikan di negara-negara ASEAN. berdasarkan agenda tersebut, pendidikan Islam, yang merupakan bagian penting darui sistem pendidikan di Indonesia, juga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitasnya dan siap untuk bersaing di tingkat internasional untuk menghadapi AFTA. Beberapa usaha telah dicurahkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan agama Islam. How to Cite : Indra, H. (2015). Islamic Religious Education in the Era of Afta.TARBIYA: Journal Of Education In Muslim Society,2(2), 204-221. doi:10.15408/tjems.v2i2.2208. Permalink/DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v2i2.2208

scholarly journals Teaching For and About Critical Pedagogy in the Post-Secondary Classroom

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Breunig
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Critical Pedagogy ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Secondary Classroom ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Participants

While there is a body of literature that considers the theory of critical pedagogy, there is significantly less literature that specifically addresses the ways in which professors attempt to apply this theory in practice. This paper presents the results from a study that was designed, in part, to address this gap. Seventeen self-identified critical pedagogues participated in this qualitative research study. Participants reported their use of the following classroom practices, including: dialogue; group work; co-construction of syllabus; and experiential activities. This paper critically examines the social justice-oriented nature of these critical classroom practices.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Work in Palliative Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Nuelle Novik
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Northern Canada ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
The North ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care Support

A qualitative research study was conducted in northern Canada in 2007 which examined the realities and issues surrounding palliative care with seniors in remote northern settings. As a profession with a recognized role in supporting those who are dying and those who are bereaved, social work has been integral to the development of palliative care support services in northern Canada. However, in regions of the North where the social work profession is less developed and less recognized, the role for social work remains understated.

scholarly journals Naturalistic Inquiry in E-Learning Research

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Agostinho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Naturalistic Inquiry ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Research

In this article, the author explains how and why one particular qualitative research approach, the naturalistic inquiry paradigm, was implemented in an e-learning research study that investigated the use of the World Wide Web technology in higher education. A framework is presented that situates the research study within the qualitative research literature. The author then justifies how the study was compliant with naturalistic inquiry and concludes by presenting a model for judging the quality of such research. The purpose of this article is to provide an example of how naturalistic inquiry can be implemented in e-learning research that can serve as a guide for researchers undertaking this form of qualitative inquiry. As such, the focus of the article is to illustrate how methodological issues pertaining to naturalistic inquiry were addressed and justified to represent a rigorous research approach rather than presenting the results of the research study.

scholarly journals ‘Busyness’ and the preclusion of quality palliative district nursing care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 893-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Nagington ◽  
Karen Luker ◽  
Catherine Walshe
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Ethical Care

Ethical care is beginning to be recognised as care that accounts for the views of those at the receiving end of care. However, in the context of palliative and supportive district nursing care, the patients’ and their carers’ views are seldom heard. This qualitative research study explores these views. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 26 patients with palliative and supportive care needs receiving district nursing care, and 13 of their carers. Participants were recruited via community nurses and hospices between September 2010 and October 2011. Post-structural discourse analysis is used to examine how discourses operate on a moral level. One discourse, ‘busyness’, is argued to preclude a moral form of nursing care. The discourse of friendship is presented to contrast this. Discussion explores Gallagher’s ‘slow ethics’ and challenges the currently accepted ways of measuring to improve quality of care concluding that quality cannot be measured.

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