Zum Diskurs um evidenzbasierte Soziale Arbeit

Otto, Hans-Uwe; Polutta, Andreas; Ziegler, Holger

doi:10.2307/j.ctvdf0h4z.3

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“…In particular, during the pre-test phase of questionnaire development for the Citizens' Survey, it was found that the concept of family support seemed to be inconsistent in empiricism. Empirically assured explanations and reflections on perception as well as utilisation of family services in different structures and in adaption to family needs, topics and problems are essential for professional action in the family support service (Otto, Polutta and Ziegler, 2010). From these contexts, in addition to the quantitative survey design, accompanying qualitative empirical studies with individuals and focus groups were elected in order to elaborate deeper meaning structures of family support.…”

Section: Qualitative Research In Family Support -Methodsmentioning

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Needs-based family support – Perception, structures and challenges in practical implementation

Lentz-Becker

Bräutigam

Müller

2020

International Journal of Social Pedagogy

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Research into the utilisation of preventive family support relates mainly to structural requirements such as low-threshold access to services. Beside structural framework conditions in context of family support, the question arises as to what extent the subjective perception of preventive family support is one more aspect of utilisation and to what extent preventive family support actually matches the needs of families. This Study asks as well what connotations and attitudes do families have regarding family support services? How important do families consider these offers and what are their needs? Based on a mixed-methods design, the Citizens’ Survey on Family Support was conducted by means of a standardised questionnaire in combination with interviews of family support users and non-users in order to elaborate deeper meaning structures through the qualitative analysis method of grounded theory. Summary survey results point out that family support in Germany includes a wide range of offers, which can promote a broad array of familial interests and competences, but not all families, diverse as they are, feel consciously addressed – or else they see obstacles to using family services. Our qualitative results point out that ‘family support’ as a term is neither clearly identified nor properly understood by many citizens – or else it has different connotations. However, those families who do use the services – within the framework of transitioning to parenthood – feel supported in their psychosocial adaptations and regulatory processes. In relation to results and as compared to other EU countries, practical implications for further developments in family support approaches are discussed.

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Section: Qualitative Research In Family Support -Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Needs-based family support – Perception, structures and challenges in practical implementation

Lentz-Becker

Bräutigam

Müller

2020

International Journal of Social Pedagogy

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“…The critique of "research without resonance" quoted by Lüders and Rauschenbach (2001: 573) fifteen years ago, still seems to be valid. However, the possibility of a direct transfer, as proposed in the concept of evidence-based social work, in which only those interventions are valid whose outcome has been proven by rigorous studies, is discussed rather controversially in Germany (Albus, Ziegler, 2012;Otto et al, 2010;Otto, 2007). One point of criticism is that the effectiveness of a professional intervention is hardly generalizable.…”

Section: In the Second Edition Of The Handbook On Social Work /mentioning

confidence: 99%

Social pedagogical research in Germany

Bastian

Lochner

2019

PSP

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The number of empirical studies on German social work makes it difficult to gain a clear picture of them all. The increasing academisation of education and the expansion of study programs also reveal an increase in social work research in Germany. This article traces this development and discusses open questions. In addition, it demonstrates the importance of qualitative research, in particular for the development of professional casework. The paper proposes a systematization of German research in the field of social work and discusses this systematization based on the example of a study. Finally, the paper presents some further aspects and recent developments.

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“…The same might be the case for the high centrality of the study by Pawson and Tilley (1997), which proposed a realistic evaluation approach and emphasized the crucial role of context and mechanisms underlying practice outcomes. For instance, Otto, Polutta, and Ziegler (2010) used the reference to Pawson and Tilley (1997) to point out the weaknesses of RCTs in generating mechanisms of causal effects. Otto underpinned this critique by referencing Shadish, Cook, and Campbell's (2002) work about experimental research (which is also highly cited within the German sample), in which they described this weakness of experimental studies.…”

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The Diffusion of Evidence-Based Practice: Reviewing the Evidence-Based Practice Networks in the United States and German-Speaking Countries

Ghanem

Lawson

Pankofer

et al. 2017

Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work

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Evidence-based practice (EBP) has had a major influence on U.S. social work while it has rarely been adapted in German-speaking countries. This study investigates how knowledge about EBP is diffused within and across geographical contexts. Network analysis methods reveals different diffusion patterns and provide reasons for these differences. For example, the U.S. discourse is self-contained and based on a more homogeneous knowledge base, while the German discourse is more heterogeneous and focuses on a notion of reflexive professionalism. The different conceptual influences within the U.S. and German discourses are discussed in light of future directions of disciplinary social work.

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Zum Diskurs um evidenzbasierte Soziale Arbeit

Cited by 17 publications

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Needs-based family support – Perception, structures and challenges in practical implementation

Needs-based family support – Perception, structures and challenges in practical implementation

Social pedagogical research in Germany

The Diffusion of Evidence-Based Practice: Reviewing the Evidence-Based Practice Networks in the United States and German-Speaking Countries

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