A Framework for Analyzing Knowledge Utilization in Social Work Practice

Abstract

Methodological and conceptual limitations have resulted in knowledge being defined so narrowly that we accept the inaccurate conclusion that social workers fail to utilise knowledge. This article seeks to rectify this problem by clarifying the concept of knowledge utilisation in social work practice. Toward this end a framework is proposed that makes explicit the philosophy of science and practice asssumptions germane to the use of knowledge in practice.