Mapping social work across 10 countries: structure, intervention, identity and challenges.

Ornellas, Abigail; Spolander, Gary; Engelbrecht, Lambert K.; Sicora, Alessandro; Pervova, Irina; Mart�nez-Rom�n, Mar�a-Asunci�n; Law, Agnus K.; Shajahan, P.K.; das Dores Guerreiro, Maria; Casanova, Jos� L.; Garcia, Maria L.T.; Acar, Hakan; Martin, Linda; Strydom, Marianne

Abstract

An emerging global consciousness and rising attention given to international social work development has seen the recognition of comparative research within the profession. Understanding the functioning and organisation of social work within various country contexts is critical in order to formulate knowledge around its overall impact, successes and challenges, allowing social workers to learn from one another and build professional consolidation. The profession is mapped out in 10 countries, reflecting on its structure, identity and development. Although the profession is developing globally, it is also experiencing significant challenges. Key insights, conclusions and recommendations for future research are presented.

Citation

ORNELLAS, A., SPOLANDER, G., ENGELBRECHT, L.K., SICORA, A., PERVOVA, I., MARTÍNEZ-ROMÁN M.-A., LAW, A.K., SHAJAHAN, P.K., DAS DORES GUERREIRO, M., CASANOVA, J.L., GARCIA, M.L.T., ACAR, H. MARTIN, L. and STRYDOM, M. 2019. Mapping social work across 10 countries: structure, intervention, identity and challenges. International social work [online], 62(4), pages 1183-1197. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818788395

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 18, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jul 18, 2018
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2019
• Deposit Date: May 21, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: May 21, 2021
• Journal: International Social Work
• Print ISSN: 0020-8728
• Electronic ISSN: 1461-7234
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 1183-1197
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818788395
• Keywords: Comparative research; International social work; Neoliberalism; Professionalism; Social work identity; Social work research
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1328504