Class Thematic Seminar IV - Research Methodologies for Intervention in Situations of Risk and Violence

RISK and VIOLENCE is the subject of analysis by various scientific disciplines with a view to understanding it and defining interventions. Considered a social problem, it has led to the emergence of theoretical paradigms to explain it, scientific research and social strategies and policies to respond to it. This COURRICULAR UNIT covers the field of research, providing students with a deeper understanding of research methodologies in the field of risk and violence, based on theoretical and epistemological contributions, as well as the discussion and reflection of practical cases.

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Part I - Research (INV) into Risk and Violence (RV): Theoretical and Epistemological Framework 1. Quantitative research methodologies (IQUAN) in the field of VR 1.1. IQUAN and its specificity 1.2. IQUAN methods 1.3. Sources of information 1.4. Sampling 1.5. Validity, reliability and data triangulation 2. Qualitative research methodologies (IQUAL) in the context of VR 2.1. IQUAL and its specificity 2.2. IQUAL methods: interviews, observation and ethnography, documentary collection and visual methods 2.3. Sampling 2.4. Fieldwork: access to the field and individuals, data collection, records and transcriptions. 2.5. Content analysis: techniques and procedures. 3. ethical issues in the study of VR Part II - INV in the field of VR: case studies 1. INV in the field of domestic/gender violence 2. INV - juvenile delinquency, crime and social reintegration 3. INV - abuse and mistreatment 4. INV - trafficking in human beings 5. INV - addictive behaviors and dependencies

The course will be developed through discussion of the topics outlined in the syllabus and with the support of bibliography and other teaching materials (audiovisuals). Open dialog, guided research and analysis of texts, contact with research experiences and projects (namely, from university repositories) and intervention (namely, from practical experiences) and self-study will be promoted. This course's classes will be interactive with participation, using the expository/interrogative method and panel debates on the program's themes around research and intervention projects.

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