Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.
   

Professor and
Clair and Clarice Platt Jones/Helen Frays
Endowed Chair of Social Work Research

School of Social Work
4432 CHHS
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

Phone: (269) 387-3189
Fax: (269) 387-3183
e-mail: Rick.Grinnell@wmich.edu

 

Vitae (PDF)

Links to Selected Books

  • Social Work Research and Evaluation, 8th edition
  • Evaluation in Social Work, 4th edition
  • Statistics for Social Workers, 7th edition
  • Research Methods for Social Workers, 6th edition
  • Guide to the Social Work Practicum
  • Applying Research Knowledge, 3rd edition

    Selected Books

  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Williams, M.A., & Unrau, Y.A. (2008). Research methods for social workers (6th ed.). Peosta, IA: Eddie Bowers Publishing.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Unrau, Y.A. (Eds.). (2008). Social work research and evaluation (8th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2007). Statistics for social workers (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Unrau, Y.A., Gabor, P.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2007). Evaluation in social work (4th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Unrau, Y.A. (Eds.). (2005). Social work research and evaluation (7th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Williams, M.A., Unrau, Y.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2005). Research methods for social workers (5th ed.). Peosta, IA: Eddie Bowers Publishing.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2004). Statistics for social workers (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Williams, M.A., Unrau, Y.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2003). Research methods for social workers. Peosta, IA: Eddie Bowers Publishing.
  • Unrau, Y.A., Gabor, P.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2001). Evaluation in the human services (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2001). Statistics for social workers (5th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (2001). Social work research and evaluation (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
  • Rogers, G., Collins, D., Barlow, C.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2000). A guide to the social work practicum. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
  • Weinbach, R.W., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Taylor, L., & Unrau, Y.A. (1999). Applying research knowledge (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1998). Statistics for social workers (4th ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.
  • Gabor, P.A., Unrau, YA., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1998). Evaluation for social workers (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Williams, M., Unrau, Y.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1998). Introduction to social work research. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (1997). Social work research and evaluation (5th ed.). Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Tutty, L.M., Rothery, M., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Eds.). (1996). Qualitative research for social workers. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Thomlison, B., Rogers, G., Collins, D., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1996). The social work practicum (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1996). Applying research knowledge (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1995). Statistics for social workers (3rd ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.
  • Williams, M., Tutty, L.M., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1995). Research in social work (2nd ed.). Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1995). Applying research knowledge. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Gabor, P.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1994). Evaluation and quality improvement in the human services. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (1993). Social work research and evaluation (4th ed.). Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Collins, D., Thomlison, B., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1992). The social work practicum. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1991). Statistics for social workers (2nd ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Williams, M. (1990). Research in social work. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (1988). Social work research and evaluation (3rd ed.). Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Weinbach, R.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1987). Statistics for social workers. White Plains, NY: Longman.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (1985). Social work research and evaluation (2nd ed.). Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (Ed.). (1981). Social work research and evaluation. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.

Selected Journal Articles

  • Unrau, Y.A., Conrady-Brown, M., Zosky, D., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (in press). Connecting youth in foster care with needed mental health services: Lessons from research on help-seeking. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work.
  • Unrau, Y.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2005). Exploring out-of-home placement as a moderator of help-seeking behavior among high risk adolescents. Research on Social Work Practice, 15(5), 516–530.
  • Unrau, Y.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (2005). The impact of social work research courses on research self-efficacy for social work students. Social Work Education, 24(6), 639–651.
  • Hoffart, I., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1994). Behavioral differences of children in institutional and group home care. Community Alternatives: International Journal of Family Care, 6(1), 33–47.
  • Unrau, Y.A., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Stephens, M.W. (1992). Child-related characteristics associated with preventing out-of-home child placement in home-based family-centered programs: A research note. Community Alternatives: International Journal of Family Care, 4(1), 49–65.
  • Stephens, M.W., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Thomlison, B., & Krysik, J.L. (1991). Child sexual abuse and police disposition: A Canadian study. Journal of Child and Youth Care, 6(1), 53–63.
  • Thomlison, B., Stephens, M.W., Cunes, W.J., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Krysik, J.L. (1991). Characteristics of Canadian male and female child sexual abuse victims. Journal of Child and Youth Care, 6(1), 65–76.
  • Rogers, G., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1990). Teaching BSW students formative program evaluation in the classroom and field. Canadian Social Work Review, 7(1), 99–108.
  • Stephens, M.W., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Krysik, J.L. (1988). Victims of child sexual abuse: A research note. Journal of Child and Youth Care, 3(5), 65–77.
  • Russell, P.A., Lankford, M.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1984). Administrative styles of social work supervisors in a human service agency. Administration in Social Work, 8(1), 1–16.
  • Hunter, M., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1983). Social workers’ perceptions of privacy: A research note. Social Work, 28(1), 68–69.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Royer, M.L. (1983). Authors of articles in social work journals. Journal of Social Service Research, 6(3), 147–154.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1983). Quantitative articles in social work journals. Arete, 8(1), 33–38.
  • Russell, P.A., Lankford, M.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1983). Attitudes toward supervisors in a human service agency. The Clinical Supervisor, 1(3), 57–71.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1982). The role of social work faculty in medical schools. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 6(1), 1–10.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1982). The educational needs of private practitioners: A research note. Contemporary Social Work Education, 5(1), 59–67.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Bostwick, G.J., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1982). Modifying the environment. Australian Social Work, 35(4), 11–14.
  • Russell, P.A., Lankford, M.W., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1981). A management evaluation scale for social workers. Journal of Psychology, 107(1), 127–130.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Jung, S. (1981). Children Placed with Relatives. Social Work Research and Abstracts, 17(3), 31–32.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Chambers, C., & Gorsuch, R.L. (1980). Factors associated with police and probation/court dispositioning. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 8(2), 246–258.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Kyte, N.S., & Gorsuch, R.L. (1980). The perceived effectiveness of medical social work faculty. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 7(4), 624–633.
  • Lauderdale, M.L., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & McMurtry, S.L. (1980). Child welfare curricula in schools of social work: A national survey. Child Welfare, 59(9), 531–541.
  • Pendarvis, J.F., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1980). The use of a rehabilitation team for stroke patients. Social Work in Health Care, 6(2), 77–85.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1979). Anxiety level as an indicator of academic performance during the first semester of graduate work. Journal of Psychology, 101(1), 199–201.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Hill, L.S. (1979). The perceived effectiveness and efficiency of DHR employees. Social Service Review, 53(1), 116–122.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1979). The educational needs of social work faculty in medical schools. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 6(2), 274–287.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Kyte, N.S., & Hunter, M. (1979). The research component of doctoral programs in social work: A survey. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 6(3), 375–384.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Hill, L.S. (1979). Do agency administrative changes affect the effectiveness and efficiency of DHR employees? Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 6(4), 503–508.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Chambers, C. (1979). Broken homes and middle class delinquency: A comparison. Criminology, 1(3), 395–400.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1978). An analysis of the function of the social work faculty in medical schools. Journal of Medical Education, 51(1), 64–65.
  • Fashimpar, G.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1978). The effectiveness of homemaker-home health aides. Health and Social Work, 3(1), 147–165.
  • Hunter, M., Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Blanchard, R. (1978). A test of a shorter privacy preference scale. Journal of Psychology, 98(2), 207–210.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. & Kyte, N.S. (1978). Medical social workers’ attitudes toward interdisciplinary collaboration. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 2(2), 73–81.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1978). Medical social work faculty: Clinicians or educators? Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 5(4), 605–614.
  • Hunter, M., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1978). A privacy issues scale for social workers. Journal of Psychology, 100(1), 67–69.
  • Fashimpar, G.A., & Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1978). The homemaker home health aide. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 5(5), 709–722.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1978). Graduate student and faculty perspectives on criteria used in evaluating effective classroom teaching. Journal of Social Work Education, 14(1), 60–65.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1977). The prestige and effectiveness of the public welfare worker. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 4(5), 796–805.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Lieberman, A.A. (1977). Teaching the mentally retarded job interviewing skills. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 24(4), 332–337.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1977). The future of clinical practice: A study. Clinical Social Work Journal, 5(2), 132–138.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1977). A model for bridging the gap between undergraduate research and practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 13(3), 30–36.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Loftis, M. (1977). The runaway youth. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 4(7), 1122–1131.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1977). Crisis. Mental Hygiene, 60(4), 11–13.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Kyte, N.S., Hunter, M., & Larson, T.A. (1976). The status of graduate-level social workers teaching in medical schools. Social Work in Health Care, 1(3), 317–324.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Kyte, N.S., & Hunter, M. (1976). Social workers teaching in medical schools. Health and Social Work, 1(2), 151–165.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1976). Measuring faculty competence: A model. Journal of Social Work Education, 12(3), 44–50.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., Kyte, N.S., & Hunter, M. (1976). The prestige and effectiveness of the social work methods. Journal of Social Welfare, 3(3), 5–15.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1975). Delivering concrete environmental services in a public welfare agency. Journal of Social Welfare, 2(2), 69–82.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1975). Environmental modification: A study. Social Work, 20(4), 313–318.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr., & Kyte, N.S. (1974). Modifying the environment. Social Work, 19(4), 477–483.
  • Grinnell, R.M., Jr. (1973). Environmental modification: Casework’s concern or casework’s neglect? Social Service Review, 47(2), 208–220.

Revised: February 13, 2006
  		 

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