A Social Justice Approach to Survey Design and Analysis

Llewellyn J. Cornelius, PhD, LCSW is a professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Dr. Cornelius has more 30 years of experience in survey and evaluation research, including supervising students in the development, pilot testing and fielding of surveys. He is currently on the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, a committee of research scientists who advise the Secretary of USDHHS regarding the design and management of all federal health surveys. Donna Harrington, PhD, is Professor and Associate Dean for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Dr. Harrington teaches PhD courses in advanced data analysis techniques, including structural equation and multi-level modeling, and the integration of research and theory.

• Contents ; Introduction to Part I: Social Justice Research ; Chapter 1: Why Social Justice Research? Giving Voice to the Unheard ; Chapter 2: Preparing to Conduct Social Justice Survey Research ; Chapter 3: Developing a Foundation for the Study. ; Chapter 4: Social Justice Survey Research Indicators ; Chapter 5: Using a Community Inclusive Survey Process to Foster Survey Participation ; Introduction to Part II: Data Handling and Analysis ; Chapter 6: Inclusiveness and Representation in Telling the Story of Barriers Encountered by Populations: Preparing Data for Analysis ; Chapter 7: Telling the Story Part II: Examining Factors that Measure the Reduction of Inequities/Disparities ; Chapter 8: Conclusions and Next Steps in Using Social Justice Research as a Continuous Process of Engagement ; Glossary ; REFERENCES ; Index