What makes social work research distinct? A comparison of three Latin American and three Anglophone countries

Bibliographic Data

ID9972934
AuthorsGabriela Rubilar (0000-0002-4635-9380, University of Chile), Gianinna Muñoz Arce (0000-0003-4582-0507, University of Chile), B Teater (0000-0003-1503-0096, The City University of New York, USA), Catherine A Labrenz (0000-0001-7494-5486, University of Texas at Arlington, USA, corresponding author), Sabretta Alford (0000-0001-9111-2187, The City University of New York, USA)
Year2025
Volume69
Issue1
Pages5-19
Publication date2025-03-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00208728251324428
OpenAlexW4408722402
LanguageEN
References cited33

This study explored and compared conceptualizations of social work research across Anglophone and Latin American countries. Open-ended survey responses ( n = 46) from participants in three Anglophone countries and three Latin American countries were analyzed. Three themes emerged: (1) social work research seeks solutions or actions; (2) social work research integrates an ecological approach; and (3) social work research is upheld by ethics and social justice. The themes highlighted unique contributions of social work research, with nuances between Latin American and Anglophone respondents. Implications include expanding the study to other countries and highlighting ethics and transformation in social work research

Economic growth · Economics · Latin Americans · Political science · Sociology · Work (physics · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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