Reflections and challenges of international social work research.

Spolander, Gary; Teixeira Garcia, Maria Lucia; Penalva, Clemente

Abstract

This article seeks to critically reflect on the experience and challenges of international social work research within a 10-country consortium of social work researchers examining the impact of neoliberalism on civil society and social work, under the auspices of a European Union, Framework 7, Marie Curie Action bid. The study enabled us to debate and examine the impact of neoliberalism on social work, to develop theory and perspectives, and to promote further debate on social work’s responses. We aim to critically explore the nature and growth of social work research collaboration, while reconnoitring the contextual difficulties for international social work research, along with the research trials, to enable collaborative research to be reflective, concerted and facilitative.

Citation

SPOLANDER, G., TEIXEIRA GARCIA, M.L. and PENALVA, C. 2016. Reflections and challenges of international social work research. Critical and radical social work [online], 4(2), pages 169-183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1332/204986016X14651166264273

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 12, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Jun 7, 2016
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Dec 13, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 13, 2022
• Journal: Critical and radical social work
• Print ISSN: 2049-8608
• Electronic ISSN: 2049-8675
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 169-183
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/204986016X14651166264273
• Keywords: Neoliberalism; International research; International collaboration; Social development
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1768736