HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SOCIAL WORK Evolution of social work in developed countries The idea of charity as practiced in social work dates back to ancient times. The practice of providing for the poor is found in most major world religions. Read More …
Month: March 2023
MEANING OF SOCIAL WORK
The word social comes from society meaning “a group of people with a common goal and usually sharing a common way of life.” Social work is any collective and active participation in a given activity with the aim of achieving Read More …
SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND PRACTICE KNEC NOTES
MEANING OF SOCIAL WORK – Click to view THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL WORK – Click to view SOCIAL WORK SKILLS – Click to view SOCIAL WORK ETHICS AND VALUES – Click to view SOCIAL WORK PROCESS – Click to view Read More …
PROCEDURES OF UNDERTAKING RESEARCH
Problem identification Problem conceptualization Problem statement and justification Literature review and theoretical perspectives Objectives of a research Study designs Problem identification Researcher should research problems since there are a lot of problems that can be identified and studied. It should Read More …
RESEARCH METHODS, CONCEPTS AND ISSUES
Variable Its measurable characteristic assumes different values among the subject. It is therefore a logical way of exercising a particular attribute in a subject. Some variables are attribute theories that are expressed in kilograms e.g. age expresses in years, weight Read More …
NATURE AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
Social research refers to extensive, investigative inquiry or a critical examination of a given phenomenon. Therefore, it implies that it is an exhaustive study, investigation or experimentation following some logical sequence. It also involves a critical analysis of existing conclusions Read More …
