Use of Theory and Research in Social Work Practice: Implications for Knowledge-Based Practice
Titel:
Use of Theory and Research in Social Work Practice: Implications for Knowledge-Based Practice
Auteur:
Osmond, Jennifer O'Connor, Ian
Verschenen in:
Australian social work
Paginering:
Jaargang 59 (2006) nr. 1 pagina's 5-19
Jaar:
2006-03-01
Inhoud:
This article presents findings of a small-scale, multi-method study of social workers' use of knowledge in practice. The sample included 10 social workers employed in a statutory child-protection context who participated in three stages of data collection, which encompassed six research techniques: in-depth interviewing, observation, think-aloud, unstructured interviewing, reflective recall and knowledge mapping. Despite the innovative, intensive multi-method research design, which afforded participants considered latitude and opportunity to express what they know, most participants did not demonstrate a coherent, comprehensive and elaborated theory and research base to their practice. The results of the present study combined, with previous empirical research on this topic, highlight the necessity to engage with and promote knowledge-based practice.
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