Research Methodology
3 Basic Types of Research Methodology
1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative
3. Mixed Methods
What are 2 ways that researchers collect qualitative data?
1. Interviews
2. Unstructured Observations
3. Case Studies
4. Focus Groups
What are 5 symptoms of PTSD?
Nightmares- trouble sleeping
Flashbacks or disassociation
Emotional or physical distress after trauma reminders or triggers
Symptoms of depression and or anxiety
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Difficulty concentrating
Risky or destructive behavior
Hypervigilance
Guilt about the event
Name 2 theories or practices that Generalist Practice Social Work uses
Systems Theory, Strengths Based Social Work, Trauma Informed Care, The Planned Change Process, Evidence Based Practices, NASW Code of Ethics, Therapeutic Engagement Skills, Reliable and Valid Assessment Tools such as ACES or CANS, SMART Goals, Collaborating with your client
What are the 3 levels of practice?
micro, mezzo, macro
The VALIDITY of a study measures...
How accurate the study was at measuring what it wanted to measure.
What are 2 ways researchers collect Quantitative data?
1. Surveys
2. Experimental trials
3. Structured Observations
4. Literature Reviews
What does the brain's Amygdala do and what does that have to do with PTSD?
The Amygdala is the alarm center for the brain. It activates when you sense danger to keep you alert and hypervigilant for survival. It can become enlarged when there is constant threat of danger and become overused, while other more sophisticated parts of the brain become underused.
What are the 7 steps in the Planned Change Process?
Engagement
Assessment
Planning
Intervention
Evaluation
Termination
Follow UP
community organizing, such as leading a gang prevention program at a Boys and Girls Club in San Francisco is an example of __________ social work
mezzo
Ways to control for VARIABLES in a study:
1. length of study
2. randomization of participants/treatment
3. control groups
4. blind/double blind studies
5. number of participants
What method collection would researchers use for a Mixed Methods Study?
1. literature review
2. observations
3. surveys and focus groups
any combo of qualitative and quantitative data!
What is Relational Poverty?
Having no social support network and community to help support you in a time of need.
What is an example of how a social worker implements an intervention?
- type of therapy
-connection to a resource
-medical intervention (medication, psychiatric help)
True of False?
Social Learning Theory is a holistic approach of looking at the micro, mezzo and macro systems that effect an individual's life.
FALSE
Social Learning Theory is the theory that people's behavior, attitude and emotional reactions are heavily influenced by the observation and then imitation of the people around them.
The RELIABILITY of a study measures....
How accurately the study could be replicated and find the same results
How do you know if a research article or paper you find online is valid and reliable?
1. PEER REVIEWED
2. Multiple authors
3. Works Cited
4. Current Date
5. Publisher and Credentials of author
6. Purpose of paper
What are at least 2 of the 4 highest risk groups for Poverty in the US?
Households where no one is employed (73.6%)
The highest earner lacks a high school degree (41.4%)
The highest earner is under 25 years old (31.3%)
4. Household is led by a single mother (39.4%)
What are 2 types of assessment tools?
ACES, BioPsychosocial, informal assessment, ECO Mapping, CANS, Daniel Assessment, etc.
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
From Bottom Up:
Physiological needs, Safety Needs, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
What is the purpose of the ABSTRACT in the beginning of a research paper?
Introduction/Objective
Research Methods
Results/Conclusion
You want to learn about how the traumatic experiences of pediatric cancer patients affect their lives after 10 years of survival. What type of research methodology do you use?
1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative
3. Mixed Methods
What is the OPM and what is the SPM?
Official Poverty Measure: What the federal government decides is the minimum poverty threshold using Consumer Price Index, and the USDA food cost per family against pre-tax income. Used to establish eligibility for assistance programs.
Supplemental Poverty Measure: an alternate measure of the minimum poverty threshold that accounts for after tax income, geographic location and other assistance programs to give a more accurate poverty minimum, but is not used by the federal government for program eligibility.
When PLANNING for the intervention for your client in the Planned Change Process, what should you do?
Collaborate WITH your client
Create agreement/contract so you are both on the same page
Agree on desired outcome (SMART goals)
Collect data, research, community resources
Develop a comprehensive plan
Think about possible obstacles and plan ahead for these
Use EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES
What are the 6 VALUES that all social workers must have and follow in the NASW Code of Values? (Preamble)
1. Service
2. Social Justice
3. Dignity and Worth of the Person
4. Importance of Human Relationships
5. Integrity
6. Competence