A research topic can come from many different sources. For some social workers, it starts with a nagging question or obsession that just won’t leave them. For others, it is a noticeable gap in the social work knowledge base, which they discover through immersing themselves in the literature. For still others, it is a practice problem they have encountered that doesn’t seem to have a clear answer. What issues do you see in the social work field—on the job, or through articles you have read? What is one problem you would like to address as a social worker? That problem could be related to gaps in services, diverse populations in need, or an ongoing human challenge such as addiction or trauma.
In this Assignment, you begin thinking about your own “nagging question” while also gaining experience searching in the Walden Library databases. Additionally, you have the opportunity to practice APA Style by referencing the research articles you find in the Library
LIBRARY SEARCHING I
A research topic can come from many different sources. For some social workers, it starts with a nagging question or obsession that just won’t leave them. For others, it is a noticeable gap in the social work knowledge base, which they discover through immersing themselves in the literature. For still others, it is a practice problem they have encountered that doesn’t seem to have a clear answer. What issues do you see in the social work field—on the job, or through articles you have read? What is one problem you would like to address as a social worker? That problem could be related to gaps in services, diverse populations in need, or an ongoing human challenge such as addiction or trauma.
In this Assignment, you begin thinking about your own “nagging question” while also gaining experience searching in the Walden Library databases. Additionally, you have the opportunity to practice APA Style by referencing the research articles you find in the Library
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
· Review the Learning Resources on searching for and reading research articles.
· Complete the APA Style interactive media.
· Reflect on topics you are curious or excited to learn about related to your social work interests. Consider what brought you to social work and what you want to know. Review the current issues and trends you have read about and studied in other courses. Select one of the topics you generate as a potential research focus.
· Conduct a search in the Walden Library databases for peer-reviewed research articles related to your research focus that have been published within the past 5 years. Use the resources for help determining what makes a good search topic and keywords.
· Download the Search Worksheet in the Learning Resources for additional support in your library searching. Note that you do not need to submit this worksheet.
BY DAY 7
Submit a document in which you record:
· Your potential research topic
· Search terms you used to search for peer-reviewed research articles in the Walden Library
· APA references for three peer-reviewed research articles from your search and a brief explanation of how each article relates to your topic
Note that your Instructor will provide feedback on your use of APA Style this week so that you may apply that feedback for next week.
For next week’s Assignment, you will continue to search for more articles
for a total of six peer-reviewed research articles on your topic.
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REFERENCES
Peer-Reviewed Research
· Kelly, J., Sadeghieh, T., & Adeli, K. (2014). Peer review in scientific publications: Benefits, critiques, & a survival guide.
EJIFCC, 25(3), 227–243. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975196/
· Read “What Is Peer Review and What Is Its Purpose?” and “Impact of the Peer Review Process.”
· Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Verify peer review
Links to an external site.
. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/verifypeerreview
Example Peer-Reviewed Research Article:
· Holder, C. L., Perez-Gilbe, H. R., Fajardo, F. J., Garcia, S., & Cyrus, E. (2019).
Disparities of HIV risk and PrEP use among transgender women of color in South FloridaLinks to an external site.
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Journal of the National Medical Association, 111(6), 625–632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2019.08.001
Examples of Other Writing on a Similar Topic:
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Editorial: Reyes, R. A. (2015).
Transgender Latinos fight for equality
Links to an external site.
. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/transgender-latinos-fight-equality-n420316.
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Blog: UnidosUS. (2014, October 7).
Report sheds light on struggles of Latino transgender community
Links to an external site.
. https://blog.unidosus.org/2014/10/7/report-sheds-light-struggles-latino-transgender-community
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Website: League of United Latin American Citizens. (n.d.).
Latino transgender discrimination preventionLinks to an external site.
. https://lulac.org/programs/latino_transgender_discrimination_prevention
Searching for and Reading Research Articles
· Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Subject research: Social workLinks to an external site.
. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/socialwork
· Wentworth, H. (2020, June 29).
Reading a research article assigned as courseworkLinks to an external site.
. The Savvy Student. https://waldenacademicskills.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/reading-a-research-article-assigned-as-coursework/
· Document:
Search Worksheet
Download Search Worksheet
(Word document)
Search Worksheet: Developing Key Search Terms/Phrases
Use this worksheet to brainstorm search terms related to your social work topic and population of interest. Then enter these search terms in the Walden Library databases to gather relevant peer-reviewed research articles for your Assignment. In each row, include information pertinent to your topic and population.
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Statement of the Problem, Gap, or Topic of Interest in Studying:
Example: |
Population Proposed to Study:
Example: |
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Row 1: Concepts From Research Topic and Population |
Identify three terms, words, or phrases that are related to the problem, gap, or topic of interest. Example: |
Identify three terms, words, or phrases that are related to the population you wish to study. Example: |
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Row 2: Synonyms |
Identify three synonyms (alternative search words) that are related to the problem, gap, or topic of interest. Example: |
Identify three synonyms (alternative search words) that are related to the population you wish to study. Example: |
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Row 3: Combined Search (Boolean or Advanced Search Terms) |
Identify three advanced search terms, words, or phrases combined with the population to develop alternative searches to further refine your search. Example: (Caregiving AND older parents) (Caregiver OR Nurturer AND older fathers) |
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Research Topic
and Articles
Walden University
SOCW 6301 Social Work Practice Research I
Dr. Katherine Leith
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Potential Research Topic
How do systematic racism and poverty affect access and quality of prenatal services provided
to women of color during pregnancy?
Search Key Words
Black Women, African American, women of color, poverty, racism, minority women, neglect,
access to medical care, access to prenatal care, giving birth, hospital care, low-income labor and
delivery
APA References and Reasoning
Chambers, B. D. et al. Exposures to structural racism and racial discrimination among pregnant
and early post-partum Black women living in Oakland, California. Stress and Health. Journal
of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, [s. l.], v. 36, n. 2, p. 213–219,
2020.
This journal Discusses the disparities in birth outcomes for black women in the United States.
Black women are two to three times more likely to experience infant mortality and have infants
born preterm or at low birthweight compared with white women. How chronic stressors can give
rise to preterm babies.
Markin, R. D., & Coleman, M. N. (2021, November 29). Intersections of Gendered Racial
Trauma and Childbirth Trauma: Clinical Interventions for Black Women. Psychotherapy.
Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pst0000403
The journal argues that black women, as a group, are more at risk of experiencing childbirth as a
traumatic event and subsequently developing posttraumatic stress reactions, because of negative
interactions and communications with medical professionals.
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Blebu BE, Ro A, Kane JB, Bruckner TA. An Examination of Preterm Birth and Residential
Social Context among Black Immigrant Women in California, 2007–2010. Journal of
Community Health. 2019;44(5):857-865. doi:10.1007/s10900-018-00602-9
black immigrant women have a higher increased risk for preterm birth as residential segregation
increases. The journal found that black immigrant women’s low birth weight risk was 15%
higher for those living in highly segregated areas than other women.
Research Topic and Articles
Master of Social Work, Walden University
SOCW 6301: Social Work Practice Research I
Dr. Leith
Research Topic and Articles
For my research project, my potential research topic has to do with how parental
use of electronic devices in child caring might influence the strength and quality of the
parent-child bond.
During the literature search process, I used the search terms “relationship-
building,” “early childhood,” “electronic devices,” “”child-parent bond,” “strength of child-
parent bond,” and “technology.”
The first article I found will be used to explore the importance of relationship
building between caregiver and child to outcomes later in life (Vu et al., 2015). Vu et al.
(2015) identifies six evidence-based caregiver-child interaction interventions that foster
positive relationships between caregiver and child. These positive relationships have
been found to lead to positive outcomes later in life.
Coyne et al. (2021) explore the relationship between emotion regulation in
toddlers and caregivers allowing technology use. The research identifies a correlation
between parents utilizing technology to placate tantrums and the development of
problematic media use (Coyne et al., 2021).
Schriever (2021) discusses the response early childhood educators have to
concerns of parents about technology use. The article describes the differences
between technology use in the home versus an educational setting, including access to
technology and its expected use (Schriever, 2021).
References
Coyne, S. M., Shawcroft, J., Gale, M., Gentile, D. A., Etherington, J. T., Homgren, H., &
Stockdale, L. (2021). Tantrums, toddlers and technology: Temperament, media
emotion regulation, and problematic media use in early childhood. Computers in
Human Behavior, 120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106762
Schriever, V. (2021). Early childhood teachers’ perceptions and management of
parental concerns about their child’s digital technology use in
kindergarten. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 19(4), 487–499.
Vu, J. A., Hustedt, J. T., Pinder, W. M., & Han, M. (2015). Building early relationships: A
review of caregiver-child interaction interventions for use in community-based
early childhood programmes. Early Child Development and Care, 185(1), 138–
154.
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