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What is Vignettes Approach

Reviving and Re-Writing Ethics in Social Research For Commoning the Community
A qualitative research technique called the Vignettes Approach uses brief made-up scenarios to investigate people's reactions. These richly detailed stories mimic actual circumstances, offering a controlled environment for researching perceptions, ideas, and decision-making procedures. Within a realistic yet manageable framework, researchers use vignettes to acquire insights on a variety of cognitive and behavioral responses.
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Vignette Research as a Method for Social Work Professionals: Ethic Development Improvement
Kumarashwaran Vadevelu (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia), Niwate Arunberkfa (Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Thailand), and Jahid Siraz Chowdhury (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch004
Abstract
This study delves into the significance of the vignette approach as a methodological element in qualitative research for the development of social work ethics. By employing short stories depicting complex social or ethical situations, social workers engage in reflection, problem-solving, and ethical competence development. The research aims to elucidate how vignettes, drawn from diverse social experiences from first author, impact the cognitive and behavioral processes involved in shaping the ethical personality of social workers. Through real-life vignettes, the study illustrates ethical competence development, emphasizing the role of cognitive-behavioral ethical decision-making in refining social work professionals' skills. The findings highlight the potential of the vignette approach in inspiring ethical growth and competence among social workers.
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