The struggle to find theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9973051 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Molly C Driessen (0000-0001-5759-6157, Providence College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 563-567 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00208728231172446 |
| OpenAlex | W4377823807 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
The purpose of this brief note is to critically reflect on the unresolvedness of the multiple debates within the field of social work, using both scholar and practitioner perspectives. These debates include theory’s relationship to research and practice, the micro-mezzo-macro practice divides, and broader questions of the profession’s identity
Epistemology · Field (mathematics · Identity (music · Macro · Political science · Practice theory · Social group · Social identity theory · Social science · Social theory · Sociology · Computer Science · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Philosophy · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory
The Science of Social Work and Its Relationship to Social Work Practice
Shaping a Science of Social Work
Defund the Police
Research Paradigms in Social Work
The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher-Educator
Social work theory– practice relationship
The Four Cornerstones of Qualitative Research
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |