Social research

Social work research can be important in many ways. When conducted correctly, people are able to begin to understand various individuals, groups, causes and effects surrounding various social issues. Research is the beginning of breaking down walls, which brings about improvement in the lives of others. However, Engel & Schutt notes that, “social work research is important because the nature of our social world is the starting point for our profession, because much of what we do is in response to social, political, and economic conditions” (Engel & Schutt, 2010). So as seen, social work research directs us, and allows for us to provide the best treatment plans for our clients. If fact, social worker uses evidence-based practice, “which requires…

What are the purposes of social work research? What assumptions about the nature of social science research underlie this characterization of social work research? I think social work research is to explain social phenomenon/human behavior, predict social pattern/behavior pattern, and provide guidance for social work practice through empirical studies. According to Ladd’s article (1992), the purpose of social work research is more close to one aim that the writer describe: “the aim of science…

Research methods are a broad term. While methods of data collection and data analysis represent the core of research methods, the focus of the research is to collect data that can test both dependent and independent variables (Cresswell, 2008). The nature of the dependent variable (social media) in the hypothesis dictates the methodology and design for this perspective study. Therefore, the researcher is proposing an exploratory research to fully expose the potential and conceptual distinctions…

Social media has changed the world in many capacities some being positive and negative. Through statistics gathered at least 73% of all adults use social media, most of them being young adults (Quinn, 1). Keeping this in mind, we will see the major cause and effects of social media among the affluence which is the youth of today. One can see that social media can affect their health as well their relationships cause of the many established online today. It has also brought forth the sharing of…

Discuss why the generalizability of research findings is limited by the data sample. How do researchers seek to improve the generalizability of their findings? 000058889 SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCL 5200) FALL 2015 23 OCTOBER Introduction Generalization in research is the capacity of a study to extrapolate or imagine the relevance of the findings beyond the boundaries of the sample or data. The higher the generalization, the higher the value of the study. It therefore reflects the…

Introduction There is so much power in research. In the context of social work research is an important tool to understanding diverse populations. The importance of research with social worker can influence decision making with clinicians. Gathering data and analyzing its results is helpful to providing certain areas with necessities. Not only is research in this context powerful, it is also necessary. If done correctly it will make an impact on society and create changes in areas as time moves…

difficulties in selecting adequate research methods among the vast options for their social research. Among the tremendous research methods, quantitative and qualitative research paradigms appear to be the most celebrated methods adopted by majority social researchers. For many decades, social researchers (e.g. David and Sutton, 2004; Johnson and Onwuegbuzie, 2004) argued on the differentiated nature and ideologies of the terms ‘quantitative’ and ‘qualitative’ within social research. Some…

Introduction Research is used to gain information about a particular subject, and is used to understand trends in many societies and cultures as well the underlying causes. Through research, social workers are able to validate and attain information, and it also helps to support and prove ideas more efficiently. In this case study, one particular research project will be chosen. I will then compare and contrast the research project’s paradigm. Besides of these, I will explore research skills…

People influence each other constantly, in a variety of different ways. Social influence is the change in behaviour that one person causes in another, intentionally or unintentionally. Social psychologists look at the factors that lead us to behave in a given way in the presence of others. This may be represented by persuasion, conformity, obedience and independent behaviour. A social norm is an expectation about appropriate behaviour that occurs in a group context. (Rashotte,L:2012) Conformity…

a. Social Work: What is social work research? Social work research is the development of knowledge for the social work practice that is systematic and relies on the research process, which uses the five steps of the scientific method. b. Importance: Why is it important to the field of social work? Social work research is important to the field of social work for several different reasons. Social work research allows for needed change to occur in the field of social work by supporting the need…