Mapping MSW Research Training |
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| Authors: | Nancy Freymond Marina Morgenshtern Mark Duffie Liu Hong Shirley Bugeja-Freitas Jesse Eulenberg |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, Canadanfreymond@wlu.ca;3. Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | The surge of interest in evidence-based interventions necessitates MSW graduates who will pursue research activities in the workplace. However, evidence suggests that social workers tend not to use their research skills after graduation. This study examined three constructs that inform students’ relationships to research: (a) confidence in research skills, (b) academic activities that stimulate students’ interest in research, and (c) anticipated outcomes from future involvement in research activities. The findings suggest that MSW programs need to extend research training beyond the classroom by providing holistic research learning environments that clarify the role and purpose of research for the social work profession and provide opportunities for students to transform didactic research training into practical research skills. |
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| Keywords: | social work students’ research training research self-efficacy research outcome expectations research learning environment interest in conducting research |
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