Recalibrating micro and macro social work: student perceptions of social action.
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| Title: | Recalibrating micro and macro social work: student perceptions of social action. |
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| Authors: | Krings, Amy1 akrings@luc.edu, Trubey-Hockman, Charla1, Dentato, Michael P.1, Grossman, Susan1 |
| Source: | Social Work Education. Mar2020, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p160-174. 15p. 7 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Social work students, *Confidence, *Activism, *Young adults, *Higher education, Social justice, United States presidential elections |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | As underscored by their professional code of ethics, all social workers are called to engage in social action that advances social justice. Yet, the focus of the profession has drifted toward individual treatment and away from social reform. Drawing upon data from an online survey of graduate social work students (N= 199) in the United States, this study explores the role of student perceptions relating to the importance of and their confidence in engaging in social action. Specifically, we assess whether perceptions vary according to practice level (micro or macro), social identity, or survey completion date (before or after the 2016 United States presidential election). Findings suggest that respondents exhibit a high degree of interest and confidence in social action with limited variation on the basis of their practice level or background characteristics. Furthermore, the 2016 presidential election did little to change perceptions of social action. This suggests that the profession's marginalization of macro practice is not necessarily driven by student interest or confidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | As underscored by their professional code of ethics, all social workers are called to engage in social action that advances social justice. Yet, the focus of the profession has drifted toward individual treatment and away from social reform. Drawing upon data from an online survey of graduate social work students (N= 199) in the United States, this study explores the role of student perceptions relating to the importance of and their confidence in engaging in social action. Specifically, we assess whether perceptions vary according to practice level (micro or macro), social identity, or survey completion date (before or after the 2016 United States presidential election). Findings suggest that respondents exhibit a high degree of interest and confidence in social action with limited variation on the basis of their practice level or background characteristics. Furthermore, the 2016 presidential election did little to change perceptions of social action. This suggests that the profession's marginalization of macro practice is not necessarily driven by student interest or confidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02615479 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02615479.2019.1616686 |
