Identifying the key factors shaping the construction of a social work identity in mental health
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Abstract: A social work identity is 'difficult to grasp'.Relevant professional literature is scarce, though some authors have recently acknowledged that 'Social work identity is a contested concept.' (Mackay & Zufferey, 2015).The notion of a distinctive and unique social work identity is not well recognised or articulated by experienced practitioners, nor does it appear to be adequately emphasised in social work education and training programs.These considerations have significant implications for the profession as a whole.They become especially critical in mental health settings in which adherence to their profession's well-established values, theories and practice standards may bring social workers into conflict with views, norms, and practices mandated by the prevailing biomedical status quo.Advantages and limitations of the method of data analysis ............
Author: Fiona Smith
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2911224941