Waardes en praktykbeginsels in maatskaplike werk : `n oorsig
Date
2007-03
Authors
Enslin, Karine
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
A study combining the explanatory and exploratory research methodologies was undertaken relating to the value base of social work and the application of social work values by social workers at a Government Department. An interest of the history, development and importance of the value base of social work, as well as the relative absence of specific South African literature and research results concerning the application of social work values in the South African context, prompted this particular study as a contribution to both the social work profession in the South African context and the service agency involved. An empirical study based on the literature study was performed on a test sample comprising 20 social workers at a District office of a Government Department in the Western Cape.
The literature study investigated and explored the history and development of the value base of social work both as a profession and specifically in the South African context. The empirical study, by means of a questionnaire investigated the participants’ understanding of certain values as well as the nature, objectives and functions of social work. It also explores their application of basic social work values in their daily practice situation, together with obstacles faced by them in applying these values.
Description
Thesis (MA (Social Work))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
Keywords
Dissertations -- Social work, Theses -- Social work, Social service -- Moral and ethical aspects, Values, Social workers -- Professional ethics