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    This document provides an overview of social work research. It defines research as a scientific investigation that links speculation to reality through collection, analysis and interpretation of facts. Social work research begins with practical problems to produce knowledge for programs. It involves studying concepts, theories and skills as well as relationships between social workers and clients. Research is empirical, logical, cyclical and analytical, and aims to investigate situations, provide solutions, and generate new knowledge. The two major approaches are quantitative, which tests objective realities, and qualitative, which allows patterns to emerge from experiences. Research proposals should include an introduction stating the problem and significance, research questions and scope, definitions, and a theoretical framework. Literature review locates relevant resources and discusses their importance. The

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    SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH 1

    Princess Sheryn A. Mamucao, RSW, MTSW


    SW Faculty-in-Charge
    Research

    • May be defined as a scientific


    investigation of phenomena which
    includes collection, presentation,
    analysis, and interpretation of facts
    that links man’s speculation with
    reality. (Calmorin & Calmorin)
    SOCIAL WORK Research

     Begins with practical problems, and its objective


    is to produce knowledge that can be put to use in
    planning or carrying out social work programs.
    – MacDonald, Op Cit. p. 3
     involves the study of concepts, principles,
    theories underlying social work methods and
    skills.
     is the study of the relationship of social workers
    with their clients, such as the individuals, groups
    or communities on various levels of interaction as
    well as their natural relationships and functioning
    within the organizational structure of social
    agencies.
    Characteristics of Research

    Empirical – research is based on direct


    experience or observation by the researcher.

    Logical – research is based on valid procedures


    (orderly manner) and principles.

    Cyclical – research starts with a problem and


    ends with a problem.
    Characteristics of Research

    Analytical – research utilizes analytical


    procedures in gathering the data.

    Replicability – research designs and


    procedures are replicated to enable the
    researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive
    results.

    Critical – research exhibits careful and precise


    judgment.
    WHY UNDERTAKE RESEARCH?

    • To investigate some existing situation or problem.


    • To provide solutions to a problem.
    • To explore and analyse more general issues.
    • To construct or create a new procedure or system.
    • To explain a new phenomenon.
    • To generate new knowledge.
    • A combination of two or more of any of the above.
    (Hussey and Hussey 1997)
    Types of Major Research Approaches

    Quantitative Research
    This type of research is based on the idea that there is an
    objective ‘reality’ which can be accurately measured, and
    which operates according to natural laws which can be
    ‘discovered’ by rigorous, objective research.
     Quantitative researchers typically use techniques such as surveys,
    questionnaires and structured observations.
    Using statistics, they analyze the information they have
    collected to see if their ideas about patterns or
    relationships are supported by ‘the facts’ as revealed in
    their research.
    Types of Major Research Approaches

    Quantitative Research
    Examples of quantitative research
    The census
    Large opinion polls
    Some forms of evaluation, e.g. outcome evaluations,
    cost–benefit analyses
    Research which aims to establish whether there is a
    relationship between two or more variables, e.g. Is there
    a relationship between income and religion?
    Types of Major Research Approaches

    Qualitative Research
    Instead of beginning with theories of patterns or
    relationships and testing them in the ‘real world’,
    qualitative researchers prefer to start the other way
    around and begin with their experiences or specific
    observations. They begin their research with no
    preconceived ideas, and allow the patterns or themes to
    emerge from their experiences.
    Types of Major Research Approaches
    Qualitative Research
    Examples of qualitative research
    • A researcher spends several months ‘hanging around’
    with a gang of ‘street kids’ to investigate their lifestyle and
    the issues that are important to them (participant
    observation).
    • In-depth interviews are conducted with rural women and
    workers from relevant agencies to explore attitudes to
    domestic violence in the country.
    • Observations of council meetings and interviews with
    local councilors are conducted to examine how they
    perceive ‘grass roots democracy’.
    The Ethics of Research

    Five ethical criteria for research


    Autonomy/self-determination (includes informed consent
    and confidentiality)
    Non-maleficence (not doing harm)
    Beneficence (doing good)
    Justice (are the purposes just?)
    Positive contribution to knowledge
    The Research Proposal
    Introduction

    Statement of the Problem / Research


    Chapter 1 Questions
    (the problem
    and its Scope and Delimitation
    background)

    Significance of the Study

    Definition of Terms

    Theoretical Lense / Conceptual


    Framework
    Introduction
    • First line should be catchy.
    • There is a need to specify
    a problem
    • Justify that problem
    • Suggest a need to study it
    for the audience
    • Last paragraph should be
    your research gap
    Statement of the Problem /
    Research Questions

    • At least 3 research questions


    (excluding the profile)
    • First question should be coming
    from your title
    • Review what you would like to
    get
    • Questions must be synchronized
    and in chronological order.
    Scope and
    Delimitation
    • Inclusion criteria
    • Exclusion criteria
    • Your limitation
    • Your scope
    Significance of the
    study
    •Why is the study
    important
    •Who will benefit
    from the study
    Definition of terms
    • Only define significant
    terms seen in your
    title and in your
    SOP/RQ
    • Conceptual Definitions
    • Operational
    Definitions
    Theoretical
    Lense /
    Conceptual
    Framework
    • Theoretical Lense (Find
    a theory that will
    support your study)
    • Conceptual Framework:
    illustrates what you
    expect to find through
    your research
    • Locate the Resources
    • Books
    • Journals
    • Electronic Resources

    • Composed of discussions of facts and


    principles to which the present study
    is related
    • Importance:
    • It helps the researchers understand
    his/her research better.
    • It ensures that there will be no
    duplication of other studies
    • It provides findings and conclusion of
    the past investigations
    • Characteristics
    • The materials must be as recent as possible
    • Literature reviewed must be objective and
    unbiased
    • It must be relevant to the study
    • Must have been based upon genuinely original
    and true facts or data to make them valid and
    reliable
    • PARAPHRASE!
    • Use of connecting words
    Chapter 3
    Research Research Design Locale of the Study Research Participants
    Methodology / Respondents of the
    Study

    Population and Research Instrument Data Gathering


    Sampling Technique Procedure

    Analysis of Data Ethical Considerations


    R-est assured
    E-verybody learns
    S-hare knowledge
    E-mphasize experience
    A-midst this pandemic
    R-esearch possibilites
    C-hance to reflect
    H-appiness comes in many forms.

    Sheryn

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