Overview
Approaches to Research in Child and Youth Care is a fundamental text for child and youth care programs with the aim of making research methods more approachable to students. Priscilla Bengo breaks down foundational research methods in an accessible way and explores the roles of objectivity and logic in sound decision making in child and youth care practices.Opening with the core functions of scientific inquiry in the field, Bengo introduces students to the ethical, political, and cultural contexts of child and youth care research and provides the tools needed to become a culturally competent researcher. Students will gain a thorough understanding of problem formulation, measurement, and data collection methods for large data sources, and how to work with both qualitative and quantitative data. Grounded with practical examples and exercises throughout, Approaches to Research in Child and Youth Care is a must-read for research methods courses in child and youth care programs and will build integral research skills for students in child and youth care, social work, and the programs focused on the helping professions.
Full Product Details
Author: Priscilla Bengo
Publisher: Canadian Scholars
Imprint: Canadian Scholars
ISBN: 9781773384085
ISBN 10: 1773384082
Pages: 372
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Canadian authored and focused, this book describes a broad range of methods and considerations for research aimed at identifying evidenced-based practices mainly in individual therapeutic care. The author promotes critical thinking and attention to contexts to ensure that approaches are culturally relevant, congruent, safe, and useful. The consistent format across chapters, clear and concise writing, and use of questions, practice examples, and exercises support readers' confidence to do their own research and critically engage with research literature in our field.""—Jessica Ball, Professor Emerita, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria ""Approaches to Research in Child and Youth Care brings together theory and application in a strength-based manner that promotes ease of understanding. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and diligence with which this resource helps the learner gain understanding of a complex subject. It is a refreshing and welcoming text.""—Roseanne Timbrell, Tl'az'ten Nation, Department Head, Child, Youth and Family Studies, University of the Fraser Valley
"""Canadian authored and focused, this book describes a broad range of methods and considerations for research aimed at identifying evidenced-based practices mainly in individual therapeutic care. The author promotes critical thinking and attention to contexts to ensure that approaches are culturally relevant, congruent, safe, and useful. The consistent format across chapters, clear and concise writing, and use of questions, practice examples, and exercises support readers' confidence to do their own research and critically engage with research literature in our field.""—Jessica Ball, Professor Emerita, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria ""Approaches to Research in Child and Youth Care brings together theory and application in a strength-based manner that promotes ease of understanding. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and diligence with which this resource helps the learner gain understanding of a complex subject. It is a refreshing and welcoming text.""—Roseanne Timbrell, Tl'az'ten Nation, Department Head, Child, Youth and Family Studies, University of the Fraser Valley"
Author Information
Priscilla Bengo holds a master's degree in statistics and a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Toronto and teaches research methods in the Child and Youth Care Bachelor Degree Program, mathematics and statistics at Humber College. She has taught mathematics, statistics, and economics widely.
