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The value and purpose of the traditional qualitative literature review
Lisa Werkmeister Rozas1, Waldo C Klein
1School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, 1798 Asylum Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117, USA. lisa.wekmeister_rozas@uconn.edu
Abstract:
Both meta-analysis and traditional literature or narrative reviews strive to compile a great deal of information in an accessible and succinct manner. In recent years, social work researchers have been turning toward meta-analysis to identify issues in large areas of research. In order for meta-analysis to be a rigorous and objective source of information there are a certain set of assumptions that must be met about how to carry out the process of including and excluding various studies. However, when these assumptions are not met, the information provided can be misleading. Traditional literature reviews continue to offer a valid and important way to identify existing patterns and gaps in social work research. In fact, because they draw not only on quantitative (as does meta-analysis) but also qualitative studies their reach may often be broader. This paper examines the strengths, weaknesses and utility of both practices in social work research today.
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