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Assignment:
Post a response to the following.
Briefly, compare the differences between an epistemological paradigm and a theory and their role in social work practice and research.
- Explain the relationship between an epistemological paradigm and theory by using one Faculty Member's study from the video interview or audio.
Explain the role of an epistemological paradigm in research studies.
- Provide an example of how an epistemological paradigm influenced one Faculty Member's doctoral study.
- Provide an example of how epistemology may inform your future doctoral capstone study.
Explain the role of a theory in a research study or social work practice intervention at either the micro, meso, or macro level.
Reference
Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., Canda, E. R., & Leibowitz, G. S. (2019). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (4th ed.). Pearson.
Chapter, "The Nature of Theories"
Chapter, "Systems Theory"
Chapter, "Application of Theories" (Note: Focus on the information in this chapter that is related to systems theory.)
Cho, H., Hong, J. S., & Logan, T. K. (2012). An ecological understanding of the risk factors associated with stalking behavior: Implications for social work practice. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 27(4), 381-390.
Paat, Y-F. (2013). Working with immigrant children and their families: An application of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory.Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 23(8), 954-966.