An integrated approach to research in social work refers to a methodological framework that combines multiple research strategies, paradigms, and perspectives to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena. In social work, the issues studied are often complex, multidimensional, and embedded in diverse socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts. Therefore, relying solely on a single research method, whether quantitative or qualitative, may provide a limited perspective. The integrated approach seeks to bridge these gaps by combining the strengths of various methodologies, allowing social work researchers to address problems holistically and produce findings that are both rigorous and practically relevant. The foundation of an integrated approach lies in the recognition that human behavior, social structures, and community dynamics cannot be fully understood through isolated methods. Quantitative research, with its focus on numerical data, statistical analysis, and hypothesis testing, offers precision, generalizability, and the ability to identify patterns across populations. Qualitative research, on the other hand, emphasizes subjective experiences, meanings, and social processes, enabling researchers to capture the depth and richness of human experiences. By integrating these methods, social work researchers can achieve both breadth and depth, combining measurable trends with contextual understanding. One important aspect of an integrated approach is methodological pluralism, which encourages the use of multiple data collection and analysis techniques within the same study. For example, a social worker researching the impact of domestic violence