From Neuroscientific Research Findings to Social Work Practice
A Critical Description of the Knowledge Utilisation Process
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10896247 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christina S Plafky (0009-0005-2906-3739, University of Oxford, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1502-1519 |
| Publication date | 2016-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcv082 |
| OpenAlex | W2466919038 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 19 |
This paper discusses knowledge-for-practice, the actors involved in this as well as the terms ‘evidence-based’ and ‘evidence-informed practice’ and their meaning for social work practice and knowledge utilisation. Additionally, the aim of this paper is to describe the adaptation, reduction and modification of neuroscientific research findings, and how they move from ‘scientific’ findings to social work practice. Different aspects and perspectives of the knowledge utilisation process are specified. The methodology employed is based on a case study approach with expert interviews and focus groups. It is argued that training providers, and to a lesser extent practitioners, take part in the production of a ‘practitioners’ neuroscience', whereby Gibbon's (1994) concept of Mode 2 knowledge production is applied. A specific focus is placed on the concept of a professionalisation of social work practice through academic or scientific knowledge in the context of social work as a ‘transdisciplinary science’ (Büchner, 2012; Kleve, 2000; Obrecht, 2002; Mittlestrass, 2003). The paper concludes with recommendations for knowledge providers and practitioners. These include ways of improving a critical perspective on knowledge from other disciplines and encouraging training providers and practitioners to become more active participants in this knowledge utilisation process.
Adaptation (eye) · Context (archaeology) · Engineering ethics · Knowledge management · Meaning (existential) · Perspective (graphical) · Political science · Process (computing) · Social science · Sociology · Sociology of scientific knowledge · Work (physics) · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Engineering · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
Using evidence
Evidence-based Social Work
Making Social Science Matter
Re-thinking new knowledge production
Evidence based medicine
Soziale Arbeit als transdisziplinäre Wissenschaft
The professionalization of social work in England
The professionalisation of social work
Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Some thoughts on the relationship between theory and practice in and for social work
Improving Social Workers' Knowledge Base in Child Protection Work
Revisiting the Knowledge Base of Social Work
Social Work
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0.44 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2024 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |