Qualitative Research IN Social Work

Book Details:

• Author: Sherman E

• Editor: William J. Reid

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1/e

• ISBN: 9788131606025

• Pages: Not specified

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches

About the Book

Qualitative Research in Social Work is a vital academic resource that introduces social workers, educators, and researchers to alternative and complementary research approaches beyond the traditional quantitative methods. For over five decades, social work research has predominantly focused on quantification, often overlooking the depth and nuances captured through qualitative inquiry. This book addresses that gap by offering a comprehensive framework to understand the complexities, contexts, and transformative processes within real-world practice.

Organized into five insightful parts, the book explores:

• Basic qualitative research methods tailored for social work

• Evaluation strategies in practice settings

• Applications across diverse client populations and environments

• Integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches

• Philosophical and epistemological considerations in qualitative research

Especially useful for classroom learning, this edition features exemplars of real qualitative studies and a helpful glossary of terms for quick reference. It is ideal for social work professionals, students, and academicians who aim to gain a well-rounded understanding of evidence-informed practice.

About the Author/Editor:
Edmund Sherman is a professor at the School of Social Welfare and a faculty research associate in the Ringel Institute of Gerontology at SUNY Albany.
William J. Reid, also a professor at SUNY Albany, is renowned for his works Research in Social Work and Task Strategies: An Empirical Approach to Clinical Social Work, both published by Columbia University Press.