Abstract
Although social work and related fields need more research involving people with disabilities, such studies can pose special challenges due to lack of understanding of disability issues, the disempowerment and invisibility of many who are disabled, and communication barriers. This article discusses ways of eliminating bias and maintaining ethical safeguards when designing and conducting research on people with disabilities. Participatory action research, which engages those studied in the design and conduct of research, is discussed as a model, as is the use of qualitative methods. Recent methodological innovations in survey research with deaf populations are also described and illustrated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Disability and Social Work Education |
Subtitle of host publication | Practice and Policy Issues |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 233-250 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780203050699 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Internet research
- Participatory action research
- Research ethics
- Research methods
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Health Professions
- General Medicine