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    Integrering van maatskaplikewerk-navorsing en maatskaplikewerk-hulpverlening met behulp van meetinstrumente en evalueringsprosedures
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1990) Fourie, Sulina; Botha, N. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Social Work.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study is directed at the design of a practice model for the purpose of integrating social work research and social work direct practice. The motivation for the study was the increased emphasis on the measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of direct practice which makes the social worker accountable to clients, organisations and donors. The research was conducted within the conceptual defines of developmental research. The existing state of social technology concerned with the measurement and evaluation of direct practice was undertaken by means of a literature study. In addition to the latter, a quantitative research programme was utilized to acquire information by means of a questionnaire and the implementation of a measurement scale to develop and test the conceptual framework of a practice model. Qualitative research was also utilised to describe the respondents' perceptions regarding the acceptability of the practice model. The research group consisted of practising social workers and final year students in Social Work. The practice model is therefore a product of existing knowledge and innovative effort in social technology. The practice model provides directives for the integration of social work research and social work direct practice with the aid of measuring instruments and evaluation procedures. The probability that the model could be applied within the boundaries of social work practice and social work training is extremely high, since it consists of a scientifically based conceptual framework which has been experimentally tested. The model can therefore be included in the theoretical curriculae and programmes of field instruction of undergraduate students. It can also be included in programmes for continuous education. Practising social workers can apply the practice model for the formulation and evaluation of social welfare programmes. It will also contribute towards the accountability of direct practice to the client system and to improve the quality thereof. The application of the model should ensure to acquire and maintain the support and interest of the public at large and of private donors. It is essential that the practice model should be submitted to tests to determine its effectiveness and to provide for the evaluation and redesign of the model. Further research in this regard is essential to ensure that the application of the practice model is continually investigated.