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Reviving the action research model: combining case and cause with dislocated workers.

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  • 1Department of Social Work, University of Southern Maine, Portland 04103.

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|November 1, 1991
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Action research, combining social work practice and activism, can effectively aid dislocated workers. This model integrates research with direct service and policy development for low-income populations.

Area of Science:

  • Social Work Research
  • Community Organizing
  • Labor Studies

Background:

  • Action research, integrating research with activist goals and practice, is underrepresented in social work literature.
  • A collaborative project between a labor union and a university social work department addressed the needs of dislocated workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on an action research project assisting dislocated workers.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of action research in social work practice.
  • To explore the integration of research, direct service, and policy advocacy.

Main Methods:

  • A partnership between union-trained peer counselors and social work faculty/students.
  • Combined a research study with direct service provision.

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  • Engaged in an organizing project and policy agenda development for low-income workers.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully provided direct services to dislocated workers.
    • Facilitated an organizing project within the labor union.
    • Developed a policy agenda aimed at supporting low-income workers.
    • Demonstrated the practical utility of action research in a real-world setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Action research is a viable and effective model for social work practice.
    • This model can be adapted to various social work settings and auspices.
    • The integration of research, service, and advocacy is crucial for addressing complex social issues.