THE PLACE OF SPIRITUALITY IN SOCIAL WORK: PRACTITIONERS’ PERSONAL VIEWS AND BELIEFS
ABSTRACT The integration of spirituality in Social Work is on the rise, but due to the lack of literature on spiritually-involved interventions and applicable integration of spirituality into ones practice, literature suggests social workers do not feel competent or confident in this area of practic...
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CSUSB ScholarWorks
2018
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| Online Access: | https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/656 https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1755&context=etd |
| Summary: | ABSTRACT
The integration of spirituality in Social Work is on the rise, but due to the lack of literature on spiritually-involved interventions and applicable integration of spirituality into ones practice, literature suggests social workers do not feel competent or confident in this area of practice. This study explores the attitudes and beliefs of social workers in San Bernardino County towards spirituality in their own practice and social work overall. The data is collected through audio recording individual interviews with each participant, which are then transcribed into transcripts. The transcripts are coded for themes and commonalities among the participants. Results lay the foundation for further research and conversation regarding spirituality and how to further integrate or continue integrating it into social work practice in San Bernardino County. |
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