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Abstract

The article describes the background and need for developing and initiating practice research in social work – including the possibility of connecting research, learning processes and knowledge production in practice. Furthermore, the possibilities of utilizing the knowledge, developed, but seldom made explicit, in practice, and the possibility of producing societal impact are described. Practice research is diverse, because it is negotiated by different stakeholders when launched. The article suggests a scientific position, a definition and a description of different approaches within practice research, which may support negotiations and discussions of practice research – among researchers and within collaborations between research and practice.