Research Kristel Driessens

Abstract

change gradually takes shape. The impact evaluation of such practices is therefore complex. Yet organizations proceed because within the realm of social work impact measurement becomes more imperative. We observe various commendable efforts, but the use of co-creative methods on impactevaluation for social work practice, remains underresearched. To tackle this lack of empirical research, I delve into methodologies that go beyond conventional methods, seeking to identify, develop and employ measures that align more closely with the complex nature of social work interventions. I examine a crucial part of the practice of impact evaluation, namely the co-production of knowledge on impact of social work practices. I will do this by (a) identifying research gaps that I seek to address in this PhD, (b) aggregating and academically contextualizing several practiceoriented researches and self-developed instruments that are better aligned with social work practices, (c) involving stakeholders, staff, professionals, and clients in tailoring instruments to specific social work practices, mixing quantitative and qualitative data and, use a method of participative analysis, and (d) employing program theory as a unifying framework for all research steps.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Raeymaeckers Peter
• Co-promoter: Driessens Kristel
• Fellow: Depauw Jan

Research team(s)

• Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

This research aims to gain knowledge on the reasons why the (perception of an) imbalance between care capacity and care needs is sustained in the childrens' protection sector of the Province of Antwerp.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Driessens Kristel
• Promoter: Jacobs Therese

Research team(s)

Project type(s)

• Research Project