Social workers strive to only utilize evidenced based practices as professionals. In order to uphold this standard, research is pivotal. An understanding of how to apply quantitative and qualitative research to interventions and evaluations is demonstrated. Through this process, social workers integrate scientific inquiry, logic, and ethical practices to their endeavor to increase research. Information may come from a variety of sources, and social workers must know how to adeptly apply data from research to practical interventions to address real-life situations.
Practice Behaviors
- Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research.
- Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
- Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy and service delivery.
Evidences
Class: I utilized critical thinking to assess research methods and findings in order to write a Literature Review on impacts of spirituality on women’s recovery from eating disorders for SOCW 311 HBSE I. The following practice behaviors were demonstrated: 2 & 3
Field: I reviewed research regarding how lifestyle choices impact the onset and progression of Dementia. I then briefly discussed how the findings of this study could be applied to service delivery at the Senior Care Program at Starr Regional Medical Center, where I completed my senior practicum in a brief Report. The following practice behavior was demonstrated: 3