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  1. Social Work Research

    Social Work Research publishes exemplary research to advance the development of knowledge and inform social work practice. Find out more. "The Air Is Being Sucked Out of the Room": Experiences of Social Work Students of Color with Antiracism Education in the Classroom and Practicum. LGBTQ+ People's Perceptions of Interactions with ...

  2. Journal of Social Work: Sage Journals

    The Journal of Social Work is a forum for the publication, dissemination and debate of key ideas and research in social work. The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, shape policy, and inform practice, and welcomes submissions from all … | View full journal description. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication ...

  3. Research on Social Work Practice: Sage Journals

    Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP), peer-reviewed and published eight times per year, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the assessment methods and outcomes of social work practice. Intervention programs covered include behavior analysis and therapy; psychotherapy or counseling with individuals; case management; and education.

  4. Practice Research in Social Work: Themes, Opportunities and Impact

    Practice research and social work co-exist within an environment of collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation, where social workers collaborate with researchers, policymakers, and other professionals to collectively address complex social issues. There is a need for holistic research methodologies to develop approaches that address the ...

  5. Social Work Research Methods

    Social work researchers will send out a survey, receive responses, aggregate the results, analyze the data, and form conclusions based on trends. Surveys are one of the most common research methods social workers use — and for good reason. They tend to be relatively simple and are usually affordable.

  6. Issues

    An official journal of the National Association of Social Workers. Publishes exemplary research to advance the development of knowledge and inform social work practice.

  7. Social Work

    Social Work is the premier journal of the social work profession. Widely read by practitioners, faculty, and students, it is the official journal of NASW and is provided to all members as a membership benefit …. Find out more. Tweets by nasw.

  8. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research

    ABOUT THE JOURNAL Frequency: 4 issues/year ISSN: 2334-2315 E-ISSN: 1948-822X 2022 CiteScore*: 1.9 Ranked #500 out of 1,415 "Sociology and Political Science" journals. Founded in 2009, the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research (JSSWR) is the flagship publication of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), a freestanding organization founded in 1994 to advance social ...

  9. Social Work Research

    Social Work Research publishes exemplary research to advance the development of knowledge and inform social work practice. Widely regarded as the outstanding journal in the field, it includes analytic reviews of research, theoretical articles pertaining to social work research, evaluation studies, and diverse research studies that contribute to knowledge about social work issues and problems.

  10. How to Become a Research Social Worker in 2023

    A Bachelor's degree in social work is the minimum requirement for most entry-level social work positions. However, many research social work positions require a Master's degree in social work. Gain relevant work experience and develop research skills. You can also pursue a DSW or PhD to further your knowledge and expertise.

  11. Back to the Future: Using Social Work Research to Improve Social Work

    Abstract This article traces themes over time for conducting social work research to improve social work practice. The discussion considers 3 core themes: (a) the scientific practitioner, including different models for applying this perspective to research and practice; (b) intervention research; and (c) implementation science. While not intended to be a comprehensive review of these themes ...

  12. Social Work

    Social Work is dedicated to improving practice and advancing knowledge in social work and social welfare. Its articles yield new insights into established practices, evaluate new techniques and research, examine current social problems, and bring serious critical analysis to bear on problems in the profession.

  13. Social Work Research Methods

    Social work research means conducting an investigation in accordance with the scientific method. The aim of social work research is to build the social work knowledge base in order to solve practical problems in social work practice or social policy. Investigating phenomena in accordance with the scientific method requires maximal adherence to ...

  14. How to Bring Research Into Social Work Practice

    5.01 (d): Social workers should contribute to the knowledge base of social work and share with colleagues their knowledge related to practice, research, and ethics…. 5.02 (a) Social workers should monitor and evaluate policies, the implementation of programs, and practice interventions. 5.02 (b) Social workers should promote and facilitate ...

  15. Social Work Research and Its Relevance to Practice: "The Gap Between

    The social work profession should take action to address and further research the research-practice disconnect by establishing a clear definition and aims of social work research, and training academics in effective research-to-practice translational methods.

  16. Graduate research methods in social work

    Graduate Research Methods in Social Work by DeCarlo, et al., is a comprehensive and well-structured guide that serves as an invaluable resource for graduate students delving into the intricate world of social work research. The book is divided into five distinct parts, each carefully curated to provide a step-by-step approach to mastering ...

  17. SSWR

    The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), incorporated in 1994, is a non‐profit, professional membership organization. SSWR supports social workers, social welfare professionals, social work students, social work faculty and researchers in related fields.

  18. (PDF) Social Work Research and Its Relevance to Practice: "The Gap

    The history of social work education may have also contributed to making it difficult for those teaching on university social work courses to engage routinely in research (Orme and Powell, 2007).

  19. The Pursuit of Quality for Social Work Practice: Three Generations and

    Noting that there is far less literature on evidence-based practices relevant to organizational, community, and policy practice, a social work task force responding to the 2015 IOM report recommended that this gap be a target of our educational and research efforts (National Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work, 2016). And ...

  20. NASW Journals' Most Cited Articles

    Widely regarded as the outstanding journal in the field, it includes analytic reviews of research, theoretical articles pertaining to social work research, evaluation studies, and diverse research studies that contribute to knowledge about social work issues and problems. 2021 Journal Impact Factor™: 1.844. Social Work in the Age of a Global ...

  21. So why is research important to social work?

    So, research is important to social work because it helps us be effective! According to the NASW, research in social work helps us: Assess the needs and resources of people in their environments. Evaluate the effectiveness of social work services in meeting peoples needs. Demonstrate relative costs and benefits of social work services.

  22. M.S.W. and Ph.D. Programs in Social Work

    The Departments of Social Work at NCA&T and UNC Greensboro jointly offer two graduate programs in social work: Masters of Social Work ... Study at each campus and have access to the full range of instructional and research support available at both universities. Are granted a degree jointly by both universities - diplomas have the seals of ...

  23. Program: Social Work (MSW)

    All newly admitted MSW students will follow a program that includes one course in social work practice; one course in policy; one course in human behavior; one course in research methods; one course in diversity; four semesters of practicum education; six specialization-specific core courses and three electives.

  24. Here's why cultural competence is so important in social work

    Profound disparities in healthcare exist between Black and white people across the United States. But Karen Bullock, the Louise McMahon Ahearn Endowed Professor at the Boston College School of Social Work, is on a quest to help reduce these stark inequalities.. Bullock presented her strategy at BCSSW's annual Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture last Friday, a day after a new report from a ...

  25. Research in humanities and social sciences drives work of SDSU faculty

    The program is funded through a donation from Joe and Signe Stuart, who created the program to enrich the community; create opportunities for creatives, students and faculty; and develop an experimental way for students to learn from the creative and observe how their work develops. The team's research is focused on enhancing student ...

  26. Research on Social Work Practice

    Research on Social Work Practice. Impact Factor: 1.7 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.0. JOURNAL HOMEPAGE. SUBMIT PAPER.

  27. Celebrating Research Excellence award winners for 2024 announced

    Research Excellence Medals (Three individual winners and one team award) Stephen May, Faculty of Education and Social Work. Stephen May (FRSNZ) a Professor in Te Puna Wānanga, is an internationally renowned interdisciplinary social scientist, whose published work traverses applied sociolinguistics, sociology, political theory, education and ...

  28. About

    About the Journal. Social Work Research publishes exemplary research to advance the development of knowledge and inform social work practice. Widely regarded as the outstanding journal in the field, it includes analytic reviews of research, theoretical articles pertaining to social work research, evaluation studies, and diverse research studies ...

  29. Science of social media's effect on mental health isn't as clear cut as

    Authors of a sweeping new review of research into social media and mental health say there's still key information missing to know whether prevention programs and interventions will work.

  30. Why Putting Warning Labels on Social Media May Not Work

    The warning labels would be like ones on tobacco and alcohol products, warning that "social media has not been proven safe," Murthy wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times. He said some research shows that teens spending more than three hours a day on social media have a higher risk of mental health problems.