Türkiye’de 2003-2023 Yılları Arasında Sosyal Hizmet Ana Bilim Dallarında Hazırlanan Doktora Tezlerinin Araştırma Yöntem Analizi

This study aims to emphasize the research method distribution of doctoral dissertations prepared in the main disciplines of social work and social services in Turkey between 2003 and 2023, according to universities. In this context, a total of 275 doctoral dissertations were examined in the Maxqda program using the qualitative research method and content analysis technique. According to the research results, 119 theses were prepared at Hacettepe University, 44 theses at Yalova University, and 38 theses at Ankara University, respectively. In terms of research method, qualitative research method preferred in 138 theses ranks first, mixed research method preferred in 74 theses ranks second and quantitative research method preferred in 52 theses ranks last. In terms of research design, it is understood that phenomenological design is mostly preferred in the qualitative research, the mixed design and convergent design in mixed research, and finally relational and general survey design in quantitative research. In this context, it is important for the social work discipline that qualitative and mixed research methods are mostly used in doctoral dissertations prepared in universities. Because in-depth and multifaceted research methods should be preferred to understand and make sense of human beings' complex relationships and relationship bonds, facts and events, perceptions, and values.