The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview
The knowledge base for Social Work is strengthening. Underpinning of Social Work deriving from scientific research is necessary given the growing complexity of the work and its context. How this research should be conducted and to what type of outcomes it must lead, is part of an ongoing debate. In...
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doaj-1b95b2d213854b98815658f27c1137632020-11-25T03:07:35ZengUniversity of Applied Sciences RotterdamJournal of Social Intervention: Theory and Practice1876-88302020-02-01291416110.18352/jsi.616516The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An OverviewMartine Ganzevles0Daan Andriessen1Wilke Van Beest2Tine Van Regenmortel3Jaap Van Weeghel4HU University of Applied Science UtrechtHU University of Applied Sciences UtrechtHU University of Applied Sciences UtrechtTilburg University, Tranzo - Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral SciencesTilburg University, Tranzo - Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe knowledge base for Social Work is strengthening. Underpinning of Social Work deriving from scientific research is necessary given the growing complexity of the work and its context. How this research should be conducted and to what type of outcomes it must lead, is part of an ongoing debate. In the Netherlands, practice-based research at Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) is a relative new approach. Social Work research groups at UAS assert to conduct practice-based research in order to contribute to knowledge and support the objectives of Social Work. The current study was carried out to obtain insight into the characteristics of this research approach. A sample of publications was analysed in terms of knowledge purpose, methodology, and level and type of participation. Results show a strong focus on producing descriptive knowledge and to a lesser extent on control knowledge, using primarily qualitative research methods, and with limited direct participation by stakeholders. In order to practice more what they preach the research can strengthen by doing more empirical research, by diversifying the research in terms of design and methods and increasing the level of participation of stakeholders.http://www.journalsi.org/articles/10.18352/jsi.616/social work research, practice-based research, social work theory, body of knowledge |
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Martine Ganzevles Daan Andriessen Wilke Van Beest Tine Van Regenmortel Jaap Van Weeghel The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview Journal of Social Intervention: Theory and Practice social work research, practice-based research, social work theory, body of knowledge |
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Martine Ganzevles Daan Andriessen Wilke Van Beest Tine Van Regenmortel Jaap Van Weeghel |
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The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview |
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The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview |
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The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview |
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The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview |
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The Nature of Social Work Research by Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences : An Overview |
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nature of social work research by dutch universities of applied sciences : an overview |
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University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam |
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Journal of Social Intervention: Theory and Practice |
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The knowledge base for Social Work is strengthening. Underpinning of Social Work deriving from scientific research is necessary given the growing complexity of the work and its context. How this research should be conducted and to what type of outcomes it must lead, is part of an ongoing debate. In the Netherlands, practice-based research at Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) is a relative new approach. Social Work research groups at UAS assert to conduct practice-based research in order to contribute to knowledge and support the objectives of Social Work. The current study was carried out to obtain insight into the characteristics of this research approach. A sample of publications was analysed in terms of knowledge purpose, methodology, and level and type of participation. Results show a strong focus on producing descriptive knowledge and to a lesser extent on control knowledge, using primarily qualitative research methods, and with limited direct participation by stakeholders. In order to practice more what they preach the research can strengthen by doing more empirical research, by diversifying the research in terms of design and methods and increasing the level of participation of stakeholders. |
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