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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782736903321

Autore

Vonk M. Elizabeth

Titolo

Research techniques for clinical social workers / / M. Elizabeth Vonk, Tony Tripodi, Irwin Epstein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Columbia University Press, c2007

New York, N.Y. : , : Columbia University Press, , 2007

ISBN

1-283-00874-2

9786613008749

0-231-13388-X

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (viii, 254 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

361.3072

Soggetti

Social service - Research

Social service - Research - Methodology

Research - Methodology

Social service - Evaluation

Social sciences - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Prev. ed. entered under Tripodi.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Research interviewing and questionnaires -- Using available instruments -- Systematic observation -- Specification and rating of problems and goals -- The selection of treatment interventions -- Content analysis -- The development and use of forms for client self-monitoring -- Qualitative methods in practice research -- Single-case designs -- Variations and replications of single-case designs -- The use of sample surveys in follow-up evaluations -- Simple group designs for use in evaluation -- Data aggregation and analysis -- Research and clinical social work practice.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume has long been an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of social work. It thoroughly and clearly presents research concepts and skills, uniquely organizing them according to assessment and treatment formulation, treatment implementation and monitoring, and evaluation. Also, numerous practice cases and detailed exercises offer a complete grasp of crucial concepts and techniques.This new edition reflects contemporary developments in practice research, such



as an emphasis on empirical or evidence-based practice; the importance of evaluation within the managed-care environment; the role of social work ethics in practice research; the value of qualitative research methodology for particular aspects of monitoring and evaluation; and the role of computer technology and the use of the Internet.