The types of scholarly publications produced by Australian social work researchers

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Tilbury, Clare, Hughes, Mark, Bigby, Christine and Roche, Steven. (2024). The types of scholarly publications produced by Australian social work researchers. Australian Social Work. 77(1), pp. 139-152. https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2021.2001834
AuthorsTilbury, Clare, Hughes, Mark, Bigby, Christine and Roche, Steven
Abstract

The publication of social work research and scholarship is integral to generating and disseminating knowledge for the profession and the human services field. Previous research has found a large proportion of nonresearch articles in social work journals, but there has been little exploration of the nature of this scholarship. Using a scoping review method supplemented by analysis of national research assessment output data, this study examined the quantity, format, and characteristics of scholarly publications between 2010–2020 by Australian social workers. It found they produced proportionately more journal articles than other disciplines and relatively fewer books and book chapters. Of 1,389 Australian social work articles published in top-cited social work journals, 821 (59.1%) were research articles. Of the nonresearch articles, almost half provided an analysis of policy or practice without stating a method. Understanding the scope of social work research provides a foundation for reflection on the discipline’s research endeavours.

IMPLICATIONS
• Information about the scope of social work research is useful for developing both individual and disciplinary research strategy.

• A clear statement of method that describes the processes used for observation and analysis would enhance the quality of nonresearch social work publications.

Keywordsresearch; knowledge production; social work; developing researchers; developing discipline research strategies
Year2024
JournalAustralian Social Work
Journal citation77 (1), pp. 139-152
PublisherRoutledge
ISSN0312-407X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2021.2001834
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85120323164
Open accessPublished as green open access
Page range139-152
FunderAustralian Research Council (ARC)
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ARC Funded ResearchThis output has been funded, wholly or partially, under the Australian Research Council Act 2001
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