Science and Pseudoscience in Social Work Practice

Science and Pseudoscience in Social Work Practice

by Bruce A. Thyer, Monica G. Pignotti

While many psychosocial interventions used in social work practice have strong research evidence supporting their efficacy, a surprising number do not, potentially resulting in harmful outcomes. With the goal of promoting critical thinking among social workers and related professionals, this book evaluates commonly used scientific and pseudoscientific practices in social work today. It promotes the ability of students and practitioners to separate evidence-based practices from those not supported by research, and it examines the scientific and pseudoscientific bases for popular social work interventions used in a variety of treatment settings.

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