Research Articles in Australian Social Work from 1998–2007

A Content Analysis

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ID11957310
AutoresMartin Ryan (0009-0009-4831-1012, Jesuit Social Services), Rebecca Sheehan (0000-0003-2818-1563, Monash University, autor correspondente)
Ano2009
Volume62
Fascículo4
Páginas525-542
Data de publicação2009-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAustralian Social Work (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0312-407X • E-ISSN: 1447-0748
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03124070902964616
OpenAlexW2113462937
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas31

With the rise of evidence-based practice, there have been calls in social work for practice research that examines the efficacy of its interventions. For the present paper, the authors conducted a content analysis of all articles published in Australian Social Work in the period from 1998 to 2007 to examine the nature of published research and evaluation. Of the 313 articles, 138 (45%) reported on research findings. Of these, only six articles involved practice evaluation or testing of an instrument, but there were positive signs of a developing empirical research culture primarily utilising a qualitative approach or mixed methods studies. The authors suggest that there is a need for more research on social work interventions, a more conscious decision by the profession about its attitude to evidence-based practice (EBP), specific directions for research education, and greater rigour in reporting all types of research studies, but particularly qualitative studies

Content analysis · Empirical research · Epistemology · Medical education · Political science · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Rigour · Social science · Sociology · Work (physics · Applied Psychology · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Nursing · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work