定性社會工作為那些對定性研究和評價以及實踐的定性方法感興趣的人提供了一個論壇。該期刊包括以下定期專題:反應和評論對期刊上先前文章的回應，或對開始討論當前研究和實踐問題的貢獻。定性社會工作的實踐與教學對定性社會工作的方法論和實踐進行批判性的“如何”描述和反思。新的聲音被壓制的聲音經常被壓制的文章，從在新環境下工作的作者到發表定性研究和實踐的文章，以及探索使用定性研究和實踐的新可能性的文章。我們歡迎來自實踐者、新研究人員和其他人的文章，他們正在尋找創造性的方式與定性研究和實踐合作并撰寫相關文章。文章可以采用簡明的評論、綜合、報告、創新的寫作形式，也可以根據已完成或正在進行的論文、會議論文或實踐報告進行反思分析。一般10-15頁(2750-4000字)。技術的應用回顧對定性研究和實踐產生影響的發展，如定性分析軟件和聲控錄音設備。本雜志接受補充資料，例如音頻/視頻文件、數據集、附加圖像等。更多信息請參閱我們的指南“定性社會工作已經成為社會科學家和實踐者的非凡資源。”凱瑟琳·科勒·里斯曼，波士頓學院，美國“QSW是一個關鍵的參考來源，無論是實質性研究和方法學論文。”Mike Fisher，英國卓越社會關懷研究所在短短的五年時間里，《定性社會工作》已經成為一本杰出的期刊，展示了定性社會工作研究的范圍、作用和形式。這本雜志已經過期很久了。”諾曼·k·丹增，伊利諾斯大學香檳分校，美國定性社會工作通過提供最新的基于實地的研究，發展和測試社會工作實踐的理論基礎，彌合了理論與實踐之間的鴻溝。同樣重要的是，它帶來了嚴謹的研究思維，承擔調查社會工作實踐和問題的學術工作。學者和實踐者都需要獲得這一重要資源。”邁克爾·巴頓博士“定性社會工作為學者和實務工作者提供一個真正的國際論壇，探討社會工作及相關學科的定性研究與知識實踐之間的相互關系。”在鼓勵對研究和實踐的成果和過程進行反思的同時，它將有助于國際相關的知識創造和質量實踐。像這樣的一份雜志是非常受歡迎的，而且已經過期很久了。”瓊·奧姆，格拉斯哥大學

Qualitative Social Work provides a forum for those interested in qualitative research and evaluation and in qualitative approaches to practice.The journal includes the following regular special features:Response and CommentaryResponses to previous articles in the journal or contributions that initiate discussion of current research and practice issues.Practice and Teaching of Qualitative Social WorkCritical 'how-to' accounts and reflections on the methodology and practice of qualitative social work.New VoicesArticles by oppressed voices that often have been silenced, and from authors working in contexts that are new to publishing on qualitative research and practice and are exploring new possibilities for the use of qualitative research and practice. We welcome articles from practitioners, new researchers and others who are finding creative ways to work with and write about qualitative research and practice. Articles may take the form of concise reviews, syntheses, reports, innovative writing forms, or reflective analyses based on dissertations and theses completed or in process, conference papers or practice accounts. Normally 10-15 pages (2750-4000 words).Technical ApplicationsReviews of developments that impact on qualitative research and practice such as qualitative analysis software and voice activated recording devices.This journal accepts supplementary materials, e.g. audio/video files, datasets, additional images etc. For more information please see our guidelines"Qualitative Social Work has become an extraordinary resource for social scientists and practitioners alike." Catherine Kohler Riessman, Boston College, USA"QSW is a key reference source both for substansive studies and for methodological papers." Mike Fisher, Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK"In five short years Qualitative Social Work has become a pre-eminent journal, showcasing the range, usefulness and forms of qualitative social work research. This journal has been long-overdue." Norman K. Denzin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA"Qualitative Social Work bridges the theory-practice divide by providing up-to-date field-based research that develops and tests the theoretical foundations of social work practice. Equally important, it brings the rigorous thinking of research to bear in investigating scholarly work on social work practice and issues. Both scholars and practitioners need access to this important resource." Michael Q. Patton, Ph.D."Qualitative Social Work provides a truly international forum for academics and practitioners to explore the interrelationship between qualitative research and knowledge practice in social work and related disciplines. In encouraging reflection on both the outcomes and processes of research and practice it will contribute to internationally relevant knowledge creation and quality practice. A journal of this stature is most welcome and long overdue." Joan Orme, Glasgow University