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Social Work

This page provides resources to navigate social work practice, research, and advocacy.

Social Work Theories

Social Work Theories  Azusa Pacific University

Theories, Models and Perspectives   Augsburg College

The theoretical framework is the structure that can hold or support a theory of a research study. It  introduces and describes the theory which explains why the research problem under study exists. Good theory in the social sciences is of value precisely because it fulfills one primary purpose: to explain the meaning, nature, and challenges of a phenomenon, so that we may use that knowledge and understanding to act in more informed and effective ways. The Conceptual Framework. College of Education. Alabama State University; Trochim, William M.K. Philosophy of Research. Research Methods Knowledge Base. 2006. 

Theories Used in Social Work Practice & Practice Models from Simmons University