Email, ethics and data collection in social work research: Some reflections from a research project

Authors: Parker, J.

Journal: Evidence and Policy

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 75-83

eISSN: 1744-2656

ISSN: 1744-2648

DOI: 10.1332/174426408783477819

Abstract:

This article explores some of the issues arising from data collection and contact methods employed in a research project exploring the links between practice learning and the recruitment and retention of social work staff in local authorities in England.The project employed email and attachment questionnaire and interview methods for data collection. Questions relating to consent, reminders and tracking of participants, as well as data quality and management were brought centre stage. This article explores some of the ethical and practice issues arising from this new approach and suggests some ways forward. © The Policy Press.

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Email, ethics and data collection in social work research: some reflections from a research project

Authors: Parker, J.

Journal: Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice

Volume: 4

Pages: 75-83

ISSN: 1744-2648

Abstract:

This article explores some of the issues arising from data collection and contact methods employed in a research project exploring the links between practice learning and the recruitment and retention of social work staff in local authorities in England. The project employed email and attachment questionnaire and interview methods for data collection. Questions relating to consent, reminders and tracking of participants, as well as data quality and management were brought centre stage. This article explores some of the ethical and practice issues arising from this new approach and suggests some ways forward.

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Preferred by: Jonathan Parker