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Ferguson, Gillian and Vicary, Sarah (2024). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), social work education, continuing professional learning and development (CPLD). Social Work and IPA (SWIPA) Research Network, The Open University.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.ro.00098574
Abstract
This resource is prepared by Dr Gillian Ferguson and Professor Sarah Vicary for the SWIPA research network with the following aims:
• to discuss IPA in the UK social work education and continuing learning context
• to explore the alignment of IPA with professional and regulatory standards in education and training
• to confirm IPA as an excellent source of research that informs social work practice
• to explore the potential of IPA as active enquiry methodology for social workers across their career