1st Edition
Making a Difference in Families Research that creates change
Edited By Robyn Munford
Copyright 2003
248 Pages
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Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
248 Pages
by
Routledge
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'This 'must read' volume will challenge every researcher to re-examine their assumptions and approach to research with families. Munford and Sanders emphasise the positive contribution research can make through the development of an inclusive research process. Their model extends the principles of the action research method by emphasising the contribution of families at each stage of the research,... Read more
Contributors v
Dedication and acknowledgements xi
Figures xii
Introduction: Making a difference - Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders 1
1 Empowerment-based evaluation: Research and social change - Pauline Raven, Michelle Rivard, Yolande Samson and Madine VanderPlaat 15
2 Optimising the relationships between research, policy and practice: A systemic model - John Canavan, Pat Dolan and John Pinkerton 35
3 A model for Maori research: Te whakaeke i te ao rangahau o te Maori - Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata 55
4 Disabled people and research: Putting families first - Anne Bray and Brigit Mirfin-Veitch 74
5 Action research with families/whanau and communities - Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders with Ann Andrew, Peter Butler and Leland Ruwhiu 93
6 Clients as researchers: The benefits of strengths-based research - Di O'Neil 113
7 Mandatory social work: Research with vulnerable families - Jill Worrall and Margaret McKenzie 130
8 Strengthening practice through research: Res
Dedication and acknowledgements xi
Figures xii
Introduction: Making a difference - Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders 1
1 Empowerment-based evaluation: Research and social change - Pauline Raven, Michelle Rivard, Yolande Samson and Madine VanderPlaat 15
2 Optimising the relationships between research, policy and practice: A systemic model - John Canavan, Pat Dolan and John Pinkerton 35
3 A model for Maori research: Te whakaeke i te ao rangahau o te Maori - Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata 55
4 Disabled people and research: Putting families first - Anne Bray and Brigit Mirfin-Veitch 74
5 Action research with families/whanau and communities - Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders with Ann Andrew, Peter Butler and Leland Ruwhiu 93
6 Clients as researchers: The benefits of strengths-based research - Di O'Neil 113
7 Mandatory social work: Research with vulnerable families - Jill Worrall and Margaret McKenzie 130
8 Strengthening practice through research: Res
Biography
Robyn Munford is Professor in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Jackie Sanders is Director of the Children, Youth and Families Research Project in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
