20 Jan Consider the kinds of questions that inform a qualitative approach

                       SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 

Discussion: Qualitative Research Questions

Research questions that lend themselves to a qualitative approach often address questions about how people construct meaning. In this way, qualitative research questions set the stage for open-ended, inductive inquiry.

For this Discussion, review the case study entitled, “Social Work Research: Program Evaluation.” Consider the kinds of questions that inform a qualitative approach. Think about the quantitative method described in the case study and consider methods you might use to investigate the effectiveness of a program from a qualitative perspective.

By Day 5

Respond to a colleague’s post by suggesting how their qualitative research may benefit evidence-based practice. Please use the resources to support your answer.

 

 

     Please respond to the colleagues post below’  See Colleague’s post below

 

 

Quinniece Williams 

RE: Discussion – Week 6

COLLAPSE

What kinds of research questions lead to a qualitative approach?

 

Research questions deal with and identify the main focus of the research. this helps with describing what is going to explore, discovered and understood. This cause and effect focus on being able to discuss problems open-ended and easily understood. (Yegidis, Weinbach, & Myers, 2018). Qualitative designs are measuring and casing the impact of the treatment or experimental regimen (Liets and Zayas 2010). Qualitative measures valuers and explores research by using observation and non-numerical data such as symbols. This helps with understanding the underlying issue by also providing insight for valuable data to be formulated.

 

If you chose to conduct quantitative research in your week 4 proposal, how might you reframe the research question in a way that lends itself to a qualitative approach?

 

Due to the lack of self-reporting, there is a lack of data when research “Why are men treated differently from women when reporting sexual assault by women?”. Because there is a lack of self-reporting the researcher must observe the participant in their natural setting, by intercepting the data and having an open mind when doing the research process. (Yegidis, Weinbach, & Myers, 2018)

Cognitive processing therapy helps victims understand what happens to them as a way of coping with sexual assault. It also helps with avoiding painful memories by allowing the victim to write their thoughts down and read them back to process what has happened. The cognitive processing therapy also helps with self-blame, accepting that the rape is not the victim’s fault. The cognitive process can help victims identify with things when it’s hard to discuss

Reframing the research question:  What percentage of males report sexual assault have experienced signs of depression? What percentage of males are sexually assaulted by someone they know?

If you focused on a qualitative proposal in week 4, describe the qualitative research question and explain the rationale for choosing a qualitative approach.

 

Empirical research helps the researcher to understand social reactions to survivors of sexual assault. Using qualitative methodology sexual assault cases can be studied explores to find self-care, more advocating for awareness, coping skills and disclosure of sexual assault.

 

 Be sure to explain how you might collect the data.

 

Face to face interviews can be used discreetly with collecting data pertaining to men that have been sexually assaulted by a woman. Focus groups can be used a qualitative. Whereas the focus would be on males that were sexually assaulted from ages 18-25. Data collection among age groups, race, and economic status can help with collecting dating.

 

 Consider which qualitative method would be most suitable for answering the research question.

 

Based on reflection data collection and action that aims to improve using participating action would be suitable for answering the research  question Participating action takes into consideration people views and feeling without controlling or manipulating them (Liets and Zayas 2010).  Speaking out allows a sexual assault victims to advocate for themselves by addressing  their issues and feelings.

 

References:

Lietz, C.A,  & Zayas, L.E. (2010). Evaluating qualitative research for social work practitioners. Advances in Social Work, 11 (2), 188-202. Retrieved from https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advanceinsocialwork/article/viewFile/589/1790

Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

 

 

Be sure to support your responses with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references both within the text and on the referencing section.  PLEASE ALWAYS INCLUDE THE REQIRED TEXTBOOK as part of the references and if possible some of the REQUIRED READING if applicable. Please always start by referring to THE TEXTBOOK, Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

 

               

  Required readings

Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

• Chapter 6, “Qualitative Research” (pp. 126-145)

 

Lietz, C. A., & Zayas, L. E. (2010). Evaluating qualitative research for social work practitioners. Advances in Social Work, 11(2), 188-202. Retrieved from https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/viewFile/589/1790

 

Choose Two of the Following Articles:

 

Browne, D., & Moloney, A. (2002). Contact irregular: A qualitative analysis of the impact of visiting patterns of natural parents on foster placement. Child and Family Social Work, 7(1), 35–45.

 

Crandall, M., Senturia, K., Sullivan, M., & Shiu-Thornton, S. (2005). Latina survivors of domestic violence: Understanding through qualitative analysis. Hispanic Health Care International, 3(3), 179–187.

 

Jackson, L. A., Marentette, H., & McCleave, H. (2000/2001). Teenage moms living in Nova Scotia, Canada: An exploration of influences on their decision to become a mother. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 20(1), 117–138.

 

Larios, S. E., Wright, S., Jernstrom, A, Lebron, D., & Sorensen, J. L. (2011). Evidence-based practices, attitudes, and beliefs in substance abuse treatment programs serving American Indians and Alaska Natives: A qualitative study. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 43(4), 355–359.

 

Luke, N., & Banerjee, R. (2012). Maltreated children’s social understanding and empathy: A preliminary exploration of foster carers’ perspectives. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 21(2), 237–246.

Shek, D. T. L., Tang, V. M. Y., & Han, X. Y. (2005). Evaluation of evaluation studies using qualitative methods in the social work literature (1990–2003): Evidence that constitutes a wake-up call. Research on Social Work Practice, 15(3), 180–194.

 

Venkatesh, S. A. (1997). The three-tier model: How helping occurs in urban, poor communities. The Social Service Review, 71(4), 574–606.

 

Zeira, A., & Rosen, A. (1999). Intermediate outcomes pursued by practitioners: A qualitative analysis. Social Work Research, 23(2), 79–87.    

 

Optional Resources

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].

• Social Work Research: Program Evaluation