Author: MJ

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NATURE AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS – Click to view RESEARCH METHODS, CONCEPTS AND ISSUES – Click to view PROCEDURES OF UNDERTAKING RESEARCH – Click to view

Definition of ethics: According to Stephen Perle 2004, ethics comes from the Greek word ethos meaning moral, character or custom. According to the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, ethics is a branch of philosophy concern with the nature of ultimate value and Read More …

Definition of social perception: In psychology and the cognitive sciences, perception is the process of acquiring , interpreting, selecting and organizing sensory information According to (Michener etal) social perception refers to the process through which we use available information to Read More …

Definition of social institution; A social institution consists of patterned behavior and status role relationships that fulfill certain basic societal needs. (Craig etal; 1994) Each society has its own social institutions. These are not buildings or places, but structures of Read More …