Recent evaluations of social work: grounds for optimism

Research on the methods of clinical social work suggests that earlier pessimism about the effectiveness of these methods is no longer warranted. A brighter picture is emerging based on the development of new forms of practice and better designed experiments.

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Published in:Social work (New York) 1982-07, Vol.27 (4), p.328-340
Main Authors: Reid, William J., Hanrahan, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Clinic/Clinics/Clinical/Clinician
Control groups
Effect/Effects/Effectiveness
Experiment design
Experimentation
Foster home care
Respect
Social services
Social skills
Social work
Training
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Summary:Research on the methods of clinical social work suggests that earlier pessimism about the effectiveness of these methods is no longer warranted. A brighter picture is emerging based on the development of new forms of practice and better designed experiments.
ISSN:0037-8046
1545-6846
DOI:10.1093/sw/27.4.328