Social Work Intervention Research

Book Details:

• Author: D.K. Lal Das

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131612576

• Pages: 354

• Cover: Hardback

• Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.6 x 1.3 inches

About the Book:

This comprehensive guide explores the critical field of social work intervention research, offering a practical and conceptual foundation for understanding how specific interventions impact the achievement of social work goals. Authored by the renowned D.K. Lal Das, the book equips researchers, practitioners, and students with the knowledge needed to design and conduct effective intervention research projects.

Structured across eight insightful chapters, the book introduces pre-experimental and quasi-experimental designs, detailing the step-by-step process of implementing both group and single-subject intervention research. Each chapter is enriched with real-world illustrations from social work practice and includes case studies of seven distinct research projects executed by seasoned educators and professionals.

From conceptual frameworks to practical application, this book provides a rich resource for selecting appropriate research designs based on context, limitations, and desired outcomes. It emphasizes experiential learning and is an essential toolkit for those involved in social work education, fieldwork, and applied research.

Contents:

1. Intervention Research

2. Conceptual Foundations of Intervention Research

3. Social Work Intervention Research

4. Social Work Intervention Research Designs: Group Designs

5. Social Work Intervention Research Designs: Single-Subject Designs

6. Social Work Intervention Research Process: Group Designs

7. Social Work Intervention Research Process: Single-Subject Designs

8. Implications for Social Work Education and Practice

About the Author:

D.K. Lal Das is a distinguished social work educator and researcher with over 40 years of experience. Former Principal and Director of a pioneering social work college in Hyderabad, he has led numerous national and international research projects funded by Government of India, UNICEF, Australian Aid, and others. A prolific author and respected trainer, he has published more than 30 research papers in leading journals. His practical workshops are highly sought after for their hands-on approach. In 2019, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India.