Utility of Structural Equation Modeling in Social Work Research: A Call to Strengthen Doctoral Education

Autor/inn/en	Rai, Abha; Lee, Sunwoo; Jang, Jungwoo; Lee, Eunhye; Okech, David
Titel	Utility of Structural Equation Modeling in Social Work Research: A Call to Strengthen Doctoral Education
Quelle	In: Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 42 (2022) 5, S.538-570 (33 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Rai, Abha) ORCID (Lee, Sunwoo) ORCID (Jang, Jungwoo) ORCID (Lee, Eunhye) ORCID (Okech, David)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0884-1233
DOI	10.1080/08841233.2022.2120161
Schlagwörter	Structural Equation Models; Social Work; Social Science Research; Experiential Learning; Research Methodology; Factor Analysis; Goodness of Fit; Research Problems; Sample Size + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziale Arbeit; Social scientific research; Sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Faktorenanalyse; Forschungskritik
Abstract	The use of structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques in social work has increased over the last two decades. We therefore conducted a systematic review to understand the extent to which SEM is utilized in social work research, given that statistical training is now becoming a part of social work doctoral education. For our review, we utilized the PRISMA method and relied on the Web of Knowledge database. Social work articles published between March 2012 to December 2017 were included in the review. In total, we included 466 studies using SEM methods that were published across 44 social work journals. To our knowledge, this is the most up-to-date review that summarizes the extent to which research published in journals of social work utilizes SEM. Owing to the strengths of SEM over standard regression methods, its increased use demonstrates advanced application of data analysis methods in the dissemination of social work research. Further implications for social work research and education are discussed. Specifically, we discuss the role of social work doctoral programs in equipping students to efficiently utilize SEM techniques in research. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01