Work

Ideology, Scientific Theory, and Social Work Practice

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: This article discusses the philosophical and ideological nature of theory and examines the ways ideology becomes infused into social work theory and practice. The use of critical thought and specific evaluation criteria based on consistency with social work values are proposed.

Source: Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

DOI: 10.1606/1044-3894.1217

Authors: Susan P. Robbins, Pranab Chatterjee, Edward R. Canda

Institutions: University of Houston, Case Western Reserve University, University of Kansas

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2003129443

FWCI: 1.438

Cites: 74

Cited by: 31

Related to: 10