Written from a critical theory, de-colonizing, and transformative lens, Re-Search Methods in Social Work: Linking Ways of Knowing to Knowledge Creation brings together in one space an introduction to four worldviews that inform what we call knowledge gathering, knowledge construction, knowledge co-creation, or re-search (depending on the worldview). This text presents a broad range of methods that are commonly used to inform social work practice across Turtle Island/Kanata/Canada, including the steps from inception to knowledge mobilization that are typically followed to acquire knowledge across Indigenous, (post)positivist, interpretivist, and transformative worldviews.
This engaging text features reader-friendly language; integrated authorship that spans the four worldviews; discussions of various challenges, strengths, and limitations in bringing together multiple ways of knowing and associated methods; chapter learning outcomes; and discussion questions. With a focus on anti-oppressive practice, social justice, social action, collaboration, and inclusion, Re-Search Methods in Social Work is essential for college and university social work courses, and for social work practitioner-researchers across Turtle Island/Kanata/Canada who are interested in opening their mind to a more wholistic and respectful way of engaging in dialogue about and advancing knowledge that leads to social change.
Dedication, Acknowledgements, and Author Positioning
Preamble
PART I Ways of Knowing within the Turtle Island/Kanata/Canadian Context
Chapter 1 Linking Ways of Knowing to Social Work
Chapter 2 Indigenous Re-Search and Knowledge Gathering
Chapter 3 Pre-Positivist, Positivist, and Post-Positivist Re-Search
Chapter 4 Interpretivist Knowledge Construction
Chapter 5 Transformative Knowledge Co-Creation
PART II Processes in Knowledge Creation
Chapter 6 Re-Search Processes across Worldviews Including Ethical Considerations
Chapter 7 Initial Steps in Knowledge Creation Processes
Chapter 8 Generating Involvement: Recruitment and Sampling
Chapter 9 Qualitative Speech- and Text-Based Methods
Chapter 10 Qualitative Arts-Based Methods
Chapter 11 Quantitative Methods
Chapter 12 Multimethods and Mixed Methods Designs
Chapter 13 Program Evaluation
PART III Analysis, Interpretation, Knowledge Mobilization, and Next Steps
Chapter 14 Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 15 Quantitative Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 16 Knowledge Mobilization and Next Steps
Authors’ Closing Remarks
Glossary
Index
Biography
Dr. Kimberly A. Calderwood, Full Professor at Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, is a white, middle-aged woman, born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Marina Morgenshtern, Associate Professor at Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, is a white, Jewish, immigrant, middle-aged woman from the former Soviet Union and Israel.
Dr. Kathleen E. Absolon (Minogiizhigokwe), Professor in the Indigenous Field of Study, Master of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University and Director of the Centre for Indigegogy, is Anishinaabekwe from Flying Post First Nation.
“This textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of diverse worldviews, methods of knowledge creation, and decolonizing approaches to social work research, with a particular focus on the context of Turtle Island/Kanata/Canada. The authors’ commitment to making research concepts simple and straightforward will be especially valuable for social work students and practitioners who may feel intimidated by research.”
—Marlyn Bennett, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
“This text provides readers with an excellent comparative analysis and opportunity to ground their approach to knowledge development in particular ways of knowing. By seeing the differences and similarities in particular ways of knowledge development, people utilizing these re-search approaches can work in grounded, dynamic, and impactful ways while engaging in ethical, informed, and meaningful practices. It is easy to see this book emerging as a foundational text for up-and-coming researchers in social work.”
—Dr. Michael Hart, ᑲᐢᑭᑌ ᒪᐦᐃᐦᑲᐣ, Associate Vice President Research, Indigenous Engagement, Indigenous Research and Administrative Lead, One Child Every Child Initiative, Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
“Situated strongly in an ethical space, this is a textbook of and for our times. I raise my hands in appreciation to the authors for providing a way of thinking and doing re-search that strives to respectfully present Indigenous knowledges amidst other ways of knowing. Comprehensive and practical, it provides guidance on everything from navigating ethics boards and conducting literature reviews to making sense of data and mobilizing findings. This is the new go-to text for social work re-search.”
—Dr. Leslie Brown, Professor, School of Social Work, University of Victoria
“For too long, Indigenous ways of knowledge creation have been seen as an addition to the western eurocentric worldviews and paradigms. This is a ground-breaking book that weaves together Indigenous and western eurocentric ways of knowledge creation. With its unique and comprehensive coverage of various methodologies and methods and combination of examples, charts, and accessible language, this book is a useful guide for social work students, practitioners, and researchers.”
—Purnima George, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan University
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PowerPoint slides for each chapter
Over 350 flashcards
Chapter-by-chapter glossary
Sample syllabus
Sample interview transcript
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