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Research on Social Work Practice

Research on Social Work Practice


eISSN: 15527581 | ISSN: 10497315 | Current volume: 34 | Current issue: 8 Frequency: 8 Times/Year

There is a growing movement in social work toward a more empirical selection of therapies and interventions because, to be effective, you have to know what works. As the community of practitioners, scholars and students interested in applying scientific methods of analysis to social work problems continues to grow, the need for a publication dedicated to social work practice outcomes has never been greater. Research on Social Work Practice is the first professional social work journal to focus on evaluation research and on validating methods of assessment in social work practice.

Vital Information

Research on Social Work Practice is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the assessment methods and outcomes of social work practice.  Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal or interpersonal importance.  Interventions include behavior analysis and therapy; psychotherapy or counseling with individuals; case management; education; supervision; practice involving couples, families, or small groups; advocacy; community practice; organizational management; and the evaluation of social policies.

The journal primarily serves as an outlet for the publication of:

  • Original reports of evidence-based evaluation studies on the outcomes of social work practice.
  • Original reports of empirical studies on the development and validation of social work assessment methods.
  • Original evidence-based reviews of the practice-research literature that convey direct applications (not simply implications) to social work practice.  The two types of review articles considered for publication are: 1) reviews of the evidence-based status of a particular psychosocial intervention; and 2) reviews of evidence-based interventions applicable to a particular psychosocial problem.

Comprehensive Coverage

Each issue of Research on Social Work Practice brings you the latest scholarship to help bridge the gap between research and practice. Regular features include: Outcome Studies New Methods of Assessment Scholarly Reviews Invited Essays Book Reviews

In-Depth Special Issues

Research on Social Work Practice
frequently supplements its broad coverage with in-depth studies of topics of particular concern through Special Issues or Special Sections. Previous examples include:

By connecting practice and research in an artful and readable fashion, RSWP has provided a synergy for the helping professions — the vital recognition that without research, practice is blind; and without practice, research is mute.
— Martin Bloom Professor, School of Social Work, University of Connecticut

In the relatively few years since its inception, Research on Social Work Practice has become one of the most highly respected and frequently cited journals in our field. Researchers, practitioners, and students have all found its contents to be invaluable in their work.
— Dianne Harrison Montgomery Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, Florida State University
 
The unique manner in which the editors cover the broad spectrum of research on social work practice is destined to make the journal become a classic in the field. This is a must reading for all engaged in any level of practice research.
— Moses Newsome, Jr. Dean, School of Social Work, Norfolk State University Past-President, Council on Social Work Education

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.

Editor
Bruce A. Thyer, Ph.D. Florida State University, USA
Managing Editor
Simon Chan, Ph.D. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Editorial Board
Jemel P. Aguilar Southern Connecticut State University, USA
J. Lloyd Allen, Ph.D. Wayne State University, USA
Madhu Sudhan Atteraya, Ph.D. Keimyung University, The Republic of Korea
Delores Blackwell, Ph.D. Hunter College, USA
Ai Bo, Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Jason Boehler, MSW Florida State University, USA
William Cabin, Ph.D. Temple University, USA
Johnson Cheung, DSW University of Hong Kong
Thomas Davis, Ph.D. California State University - San Bernardino, USA
Wenjie Duan, Ph.D. East China University of Science & Technology, China
Daniel Dunleavy, MSW Florida State University, USA
Yarneccia D. Dyson, Ph.D. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA
Karen L. Fortuna, Ph.D. Dartmouth College, USA
Dana Gadaire, Psy.D University of Scranton, USA
Kelli Godfrey, MSW University of Alabama, USA
Ethan Haymovitz, Ph.D. Utica College, USA
Ahmed Ibrahim, Ph.D. Assiut University, Egypt
Kyeonghee Jang, Ph.D. Abilene Christian University, USA
Andrew Jolly, Ph.D. University of Wolverhampton, UK
Mansoor A. F. Kazi, Ph.D. University at Fredonia, SUNY, USA
Hyejin Kim, Ph.D. Wright State University, USA
Youngmi Kim, Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
Peter Kindle, Ph.D. University of South Dakota, USA
Karen M. Kolivoski, Ph.D. Howard University, USA
Catherine A. LaBrenz, MSW University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Kristina Monti, Ph.D. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
Lakshmi Neelakantan, M.Sc. University of Edinburgh, UK
Hyunsung Oh, Ph.D. Arizona State University, USA
Philip Osteen, Ph.D. University of Utah, USA
James Pease, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati, USA
Panagiotis Pentaris, Ph.D. University of Greenwich, UK
Melissa Petrakis, Ph.D. Monash University, Australia
Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Ph.D. University of New South Wales, Australia
Jason Schaub, Ph.D University of Birmingham, UK
Siu Ming To, Ph.D. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mark H. Trahan, Ph.D. Texas State University, USA
Wai Hung Wallace Tsang, Ph.D. Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Raymond J. Waller, Ph.D. Troy University at Dothan, USA
Clio Belle Weisman, LCSW Columbia University, USA
Javonda Willliams, Ph.D. University of Alabama, USA
Cristina Wilson, Ph.D. University of Connecticut, USA
Shanika Wilson, Ph.D. North Carolina Central University, USA
Christopher Wretman, Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Yean Wang, Ph.D. Beijing Normal University, China
Daniel Young, Ph.D. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
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