Exploring the links between unhealthy eating behaviour and heavy alcohol use in the social, emotional and cultural lives of young adults (aged 18–25): A qualitative research study

This report seeks to explore the findings of a qualitative research study concerning the motivations behind child welfare work. Child welfare is a major field within the social work profession that demands a great deal of expertise and effort from workers. Professionals employed as case managers within the child welfare field are held accountable for a wide variety of social work roles, often placing these individuals at risk of emotional trauma and high levels of work-related stress. Due to this, workers who remain in the field for extensive periods of time often experience strong sensations of purpose relative to their work. Our study found that child welfare caseworkers were motivated by altruism and a deep desire to improve the lives of their clients. They were also kept motivated by the successes that came from time to time. While trials seem to be experienced on a regular basis, child welfare caseworkers generally found their work to be a positive presence within the families they serve. Further research is needed to expound upon the findings of this study.

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Teaching For and About Critical Pedagogy in the Post-Secondary Classroom

Studies in Social Justice ◽

10.26522/ssj.v3i2.1018 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 247-262 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Mary Breunig

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Critical Pedagogy ◽

Group Work ◽

Classroom Practices ◽

Research Study ◽

Post Secondary ◽

Qualitative Research Study ◽

Secondary Classroom ◽

The Social ◽

Study Participants

While there is a body of literature that considers the theory of critical pedagogy, there is significantly less literature that specifically addresses the ways in which professors attempt to apply this theory in practice. This paper presents the results from a study that was designed, in part, to address this gap. Seventeen self-identified critical pedagogues participated in this qualitative research study. Participants reported their use of the following classroom practices, including: dialogue; group work; co-construction of syllabus; and experiential activities. This paper critically examines the social justice-oriented nature of these critical classroom practices.

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Evaluating Qualitative Research for Social Work Practitioners

Advances in Social Work ◽

10.18060/589 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 188-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 70

Author(s):

Cynthia A. Lietz ◽

Luis E. Zayas

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Social Work ◽

Knowledge Base ◽

Research Study ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Qualitative Research Study ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Practitioners ◽

Work Knowledge

The field of social work expects practitioners remain well informed regarding research advances in their respective areas. Research studies conducted through the lens of qualitative inquiry provide important contributions to the social work knowledge base. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide practitioners some orientation regarding qualitative research methods and to highlight potential strategies researchers may use to enhance the trustworthiness and quality of their research. Specifically, the concept of trustworthiness is defined in the context of qualitative inquiry and questions social work practitioners can ask when evaluating the quality and applicability of a qualitative research study are provided.

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