Sociology- Social Work
Ethics of Politics & Social Work esearch

When undertaking research in the nursing profession it is very important to understand the difference between qualitative research and quantitative research. Understanding this difference will allow one to make sure that they undertake the right kind of research in order to get to the bottom of the questions that they are asking. It is of no use to anyone to have a question that needs to be answered and go about it the wrong way to get a good answer.

Any course of focal inquiry is thought to be directed by a set of fundamental beliefs. These ideas which shape the foundation of a research model are intended to answer basic questions. esearch information in the reality-based paradigm of quantitative research is usually quantified numerically. In this model information is relative. The detection of information is understood as the formation of an interface…...

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References

Hill, B.P. (1997). Finding your way around qualitative methods in nursing research. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25(1), p18-22.

Neuman, W.L. (2006). Chapter 6 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs. Social work research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (5th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Human services and social services workers need to remain aware of their personal assumptions, biases, and value systems when working with clients to achieve the high ethical standards established by professional organizations like the National Organization for Human Services. Social service professionals ultimately aim to fulfill fundamental values such as respect for the dignity and welfare of all individuals, promoting empowerment, autonomy and self-determination, honoring, respecting, and valuing diversity, and advocating for social justice (National Organization for Human Services, 2017). Biases and assumptions can occasionally compromise the fundamental values of human services, by clouding judgment, leading to miscommunication, or even behaviors that are impediments to reaching human service goals.
As Barsky (2010) points out, biases and assumptions are both faulty cognitive patterns. A bias can be defined as a cognitive preference for one belief system, group of people, worldview, or point of view over others. Alternatively, a bias can mean a…...

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References

Barsky, A. E. (2010). Ethics and values in social work: an integrated approach for a comprehensive curriculum. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

National Organization for Human Services (2017). Ethical standards for human services professionals. Retrieved online:  

Toporek, R.L. & Worthington, R.L. (2014). Integrating service learning and difficult dialogues pedagogy to advance social justice training. The Counseling Psychologist 42(7): 919-945.http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals 

 

Competence refers to the practitioner's accurate self-representation of credentials as well as contributing to the profession by undergoing ongoing professional development throughout the career. Although competence is a distinct value from integrity, it is also related to integrity because all social workers should have the personal and professional integrity to practice only within their realm of professional training and competence, and also to upgrade their skills according to emerging research, theory, and policy. The NASW (n.d.) also points out in its Code of Ethics that competence is integral to the protection of clients from harm (p. 2). Informed consent, although a distinct ethical practice, is linked to professional competence in several ways. According to the NASW (n.d.), "social workers should provide services to clients only in the context of a professional relationship based, when appropriate, on valid informed consent," (1.03). Informed consent promotes respect for clients as well as client…...

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References

Gert, B., Culver, C.M. & Clouser, K.D. (2006). Bioethics. Oxford University Press.

Henig, R.M. (2015). The last day of her life. The New York Times Magazine.

NASW (n.d.). Code of Ethics.

Richardson, B. (2016). Mark Langedijk, Dutch man, euthanized over alcoholism.

One of the primary concerns was multicultural relationships -- the recognition that ethics were relative to specific cultures and that each culture had to be understood according to its own functions, has to be respected for what it is, and had to be addressed in light of its cultural history and practices so that its people could best be helped. Social work had come a long way from attempting to squeeze all citizens of America in the model of the 'perfect American' as it had done in the 1920s. Nowadays, it is well-recognized that immigrants have many problems that deter them from receiving the rights that all Americans should receive optimal beneficial medical care and healthy living accommodations. Suffering from handicapped language skills and ignorance about the ways of their new land, immigrants are often exploited by an unjust and insensitive system as well as by willful individuals. This is…...

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Reference

Chesney, A.P., Chavira, J.A., Hall, R.P., & Gary, H.E. (1982). Barriers to medical care of Mexican-Americans: the role of social class, acculturation, and social isolation. Med. Care 20, 883 -- 91

Raemer, F. (1998) The evolution of social work ethics Nat. Assoc. Of Social Workers.

Nasw Code of Ethics
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Author's institution affiliation

Reflection Upon the NASW Code of Ethics

The National Association of Social Workers composed and presented a code of ethics for social workers. This paper serves as a reflection upon the code and the aspects of the code that struck me personally as an individual, and as a social worker. Ethics interest me in general and they are particularly intriguing as they relate to social work. An aspect of the code that stood out to me was the necessity and the methods for clear separation of relationships with clients. I was in particularly in awe regarding the thin line between practicing and behaving ethically and unethically with respect to social work. The code also connected to a memory I have about a presenter from the course, who spoke of ethics as an issue that one practices without education. I will reflect upon the aspects and…...

socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp of the National Association of Social Workers).
Social workers strive to ensure access to needed information, services, and resources; equality of opportunity; and meaningful participation in decision making for all people (Code of Ethics http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp of the National Association of Social Workers)."

One of the most important ethical considerations in the field of social work is the constant respect that social workers show to the people they server. The dignity of a client is highly valued and held in high esteem in the field of social work and social workers strive to help individuals maintain their sense of dignity and value so that they can regain their sense of self-worth.

Social worker ethics also include the embracing of the value of human relationships. According to the ethical expectations of social workers, the relationships among people are very important to the people who want to change. Those relationships can play significant roles in…...

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References

Code of Ethics (Accessed 12-05-06)

 http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp 

Janesen, Bruce, (1998) Developing a social work research agenda on ethics in health care.

Health and Social Work;

Social Work Research -- Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography

Bowie, S.L., & Hancock, H. (2000, Fall) African-Americans and graduate social work education: a study of career choice influences and strategies to reverse enrollment decline. Journal of Social Work Education, 36(3), 429.

hese experienced researchers have reported on the influences of black MSW graduate careers. Demographics were taken into consideration in relation to social work program enrollment influences. Black MSW graduates were found to be most influenced by advancing their careers, acquiring new skills, and maintaining a professional status. he author further suggests recruitment strategies for attracting black students to graduate social work programs. he overall motivation for the minority MSW student is important when considering the affect of receiving public assistance on the desire to work with the poor and homeless.

Cozzarelli, C., & agler, M.J., & Wilkinson, A.V. (2001). Attitudes toward the poor and attributions for poverty. Journal of Social Issues, 57(2), 207.

he authors…...

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The author of this article, a published researcher with Florida State University, uses data collected from California MSW students over several years to reveal factors which influence the desire to work with the poor and homeless. Sociodemographic variables were influences (but not stable ones) on students' interest, and idealogical beliefs and motivation were very stable influences. This information is directly correlated to the hypothesis of my study that social work students are influenced by previous experience with public assistance.

Sun, A.-P. (2001) Perceptions among social work and non-social work students concerning causes of poverty. Journal of Social Work Education, 37(1), 161.

The author, a certified social worker and associate professor in social work research with many publishing credits, has utilized Feagin's Poverty Scale to compare the perceptions of social work students and non-social work students on the causes of poverty. Previous literature suggested that MSW and BSW students most often find society responsible for the existance of poverty. This hypothesis is true for white, female social workers, however male or nonwhite social workers are more likely to find both society and the individual responsible. The author's hypothesis that non-social work students do not find the individual to be responsible for poverty was also supported. This work helps illustrate the factors which influence social work students' opinions, such as gender and race, which can also be related to public assistance statistics for the social groups involved in the study.

In the case of disclosure to harm oneself or others, the social worker has an ethical responsibility to refer the individual for further evaluation and possible commitment to a psychiatric facility equipped to aid the individual and potentially avert any future harm. The social worker must then use his or her professional judgment to determine if such goals or proposed actions pose a serious and imminent threat to self or others. The NASW code identifies this need to disclose as the social worker's ethical responsibility to larger society. (National Association of Social Workers, 2008)
Additionally, as part of the NASW Code the social worker is ethically bound to aide in the individual's self-determination and to help them give voice to and even codify their goals. (National Association of Social Workers, 2008) Ultimately, it is the primary goal of the social worker to help clients identify potential problems in social functioning.…...

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Resources

Barker, R.L. (2003). Dictionary of Social Work. Baltimore, MD: NASW Press.

Merriam-Webster. (2010). "Social Work." Retrieved August 10, 2010, from Online Dictionary: http://east.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20work

National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of Ethics. Retrieved August 10, 2010, from NASW:  http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp

Social workers try to help people make the most of their environment, their relationships, and any struggles they might have with money or family. A lot of social workers deal with people who face life-threatening circumstances, such as criminal activity or substance abuse. Other issues that social workers try to tackle are inadequate housing, unemployment, illness, disability, or difficulties around childbirth (Social Work Professions: Summary of the Social Worker Fields, 2010).
There are various social work specializations, but the larger categories include child, family, and school social workers, who provide social services and assistance to children and their families; medical and public health social workers who provide support for people with illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, or AIDS; mental health and substance abuse social workers who deal with people who struggle with psychological issues; and social workers who deal with the intricacies of social policy and planning (Social Work…...

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References

Social Work Practice. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2010, from Web site:

 http://www.naswdc.org/practice/standards/NASWHealthCareStandards.pdf 

Social Work Professions: Summary of the Social Worker Fields. (2010). Retrieved August 31,

2010, from Education Portal Web site: http://education-

social work beyond U.. Borders?
Whilst it is true that each country and region may have its own concept of justice and ways of doing things, and that the Western concepts of justice and its norms, are inapplicable to a different country, nevertheless there are some human rights issues that transcend countries and boundaries. These human rights issues can only be recognized if one takes a transcendental stance compared to a narrow stance. It is by recognizing existence of these human rights issues that America can transcend its national limited perspective and involve itself too in a social work pose that effects international concerns and involves itself with concerns and obligations that transcend borders.

In another way, also, the U.. is never separate from social work issues that occur outside its perimeters. Immigrants from other countries seek refuge in the U.. On a continuous basis. Even immigrants who do not seek…...

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Childs, JB Red Clay, Blue HILLS, in honor of my ancestors.

 http://www.mcc.osu.edu/posts/documents/racism-jbchilds.pdf 

Universal declaration of human rights pdf.

.....fellow colleagues provided a varied and thoughtful perspective on social work professionals and social policy. One thing noted was the lack of available resources for social workers regarding their clients. Often clients may come from a foreign background and require translation. This can be difficult because most people in the United States speak only English with some speaking Spanish and Chinese. Having tools available to make translation easier can lead to more effective communication and ability to help the clients in what they need regardless of potential obstacles like language.
When looking at the entirety of the social work profession, it was built on social change. It has long been the purpose of social workers to ensure everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources that permit them to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. That is why it is important to continue to persist for tools and…...

Racism, nativism, and exclusion: Public policy, immigration, and the Latino experience in the United States. Journal of Poverty 4, 1-25.
Shacknove, a. (January 1985). Who is Refugee? Ethics 95, 274-284.

Said, E. (1993) Culture and imperialism. www.zmag.org/zmag/articles/barsaid.htm.

Platt, a.M., & Cooreman, J.L. (2001). A multicultural chronology of welfare policy and social work in the United States. Social Justice 28, 91-137.

Reisch, M. (1998). The sociopolitical context and social work method, 1890-1950. Social Service Review, June, 162-181.

Carlton-LaNey, I., & Hodges, V. (2004). African-American reformers' mission: Caring for our girls and women. Affilia, 19, 3, 257-272.

Gordan, L. (2002). If the Progressives were advising us today, should we listen? Journal of the Guilded Age and Progressive Era 1, 1-8.

Gordan, L. (1991). lack and white women's visions of welfare: Women's welfare activism, 1890-1955. Journal of American History, Sept. 559-590.

Williams, L.F. (2003). An assult on white privilege: civil rights and the Great Society. In L.F. Williams, the Constraint…...

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Takaki, R. (1993). A different mirror. In a different mirror: A history of multicultural America (pp 1-170. New York, NY: Little, Brown & Company.

Kilty, K., & Haymes, M. (2000). Racism, nativism, and exclusion: Public policy, immigration, and the Latino experience in the United States. Journal of Poverty 4, 1-25.

Shacknove, a. (January 1985). Who is Refugee? Ethics 95, 274-284.

Said, E. (1993) Culture and imperialism. www.zmag.org/zmag/articles/barsaid.htm.

Community Anal
Description

In preparation for this paper, I reviewed all class notes and lectures. I also referred to Schriver's (2011) Human Behavior and the Social Environment and also Payne's (2005) Modern Social Work Theory. I also reviewed several websites in preparation for a thorough community analysis, while also evaluating my own notes and photographs from assessing the community. My analysis of a specific community is based on several interrelated theories of social work and sociology including conflict theory, systems theory, and functionalism.

In light of what I have read, and based on my observations and interviews with locals, Downtown Indianapolis has undergone major restoration, gentrification, and revival since the 1990s. Issues like empowerment, advocacy, cultural diversity, and conflict theory all come to mind as I evaluate the community by applying theories of social work. I would like to focus in particular on the positive changes that have taken place, and illustrate some…...

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References

Arndt, R. (n.d.). Functionalist theory background. University of North Carolina: Pembroke. Retrieved online:  http://libguides.uncp.edu/content.php?pid=315635&sid=2582715 

Friedman, B.D. & Allen, K.N. (n.d.). Systems theory. Retrieved online:  http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/32947_Chapter1.pdf 

Payne, M. (2005). Modern social work theory, 3rd Ed. London: Lyceum Books.

Schriver, J. (2011). Human behavior and the social environment, 5th Ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Essay Topic Examples
1. Understanding and Implementing Self-Care in Social Work: A Necessity, Not a Luxury


This essay topic explores the importance of self-care as an integral component of a social workers professional practice. It looks into the reasons why self-care can often be neglected in such a demanding career, and the potential consequences this can have on both the practitioner and client. The essay will also suggest practical self-care strategies and discuss how they can be incorporated into a social workers routine to prevent burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress.


2. The Ethical Imperative for Self-Care in Social Work: Balancing ersonal and rofessional Well-being


This essay topic examines the ethical aspect of self-care in social work. It focuses on the ethical obligation of social workers to care for themselves in order to maintain a high standard of professionalism and ensure the best outcomes for their clients. Emphasis will be on the ethical…...

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Primary Sources

Lee, J., Miller, S. E., and Adams, N. \"What Can We Do for Ourselves as Social Workers to Prevent Burnout? The Role of Self-care, Social Support, and Mindfulness.\" Social Work in Health Care, vol. 59, no. 4, 2020, pp. 276-295. DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2020.1737512.

Newell, Jennifer M., and Gordon A. MacNeil. \"Professional Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Compassion Fatigue: A Review of Theoretical Terms, Risk Factors, and Preventive Methods for Clinicians.\" Best Practices in Mental Health, vol. 10, no. 2, 2014, pp. 57-68.

Richards, Kathy C., et al. \"Self-Care and Wellbeing in Mental Health Professionals: The Mediating Effects of Self-awareness and Mindfulness.\" Journal of Mental Health Counseling, vol. 30, no. 3, 2008, pp. 247-264. DOI: 10.17744/mehc.30.3.0n31v88304423806.

Nagy, Marie S. \"Using a Self-care Plan to Combat Social Work Burnout.\" The New Social Worker, vol. 23, no. 3, 2016, pp. 18-20. URL:  

Cox, Karen, and Elizabeth Steiner. \"Self-care in Social Work: A Guide for Practitioners, Supervisors, and Administrators.\" Washington, DC: NASW Press, 2013. ISBN: 9780871014427.

http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/using-a-self-care-plan-to-combat-social-work-burnout/ .

Social Work Leadership Theories and Areas of Application
Leadership Theories - Servant

The philosophy and collection of practices constituting the 'servant leadership' style enrich people's lives, improve organizations and, eventually, foster a kinder and fairer world. While the concept is ageless, the coining of the term "servant leadership" is attributed to obert K. Greenleaf, who cites it in his 1970 essay, The Servant as Leader. In his paper, Greenleaf states that servant-leaders are, first, servants. Leadership starts with one's inherent wish to serve. Subsequently, conscious choice generates the aspiration to lead. Such an individual sharply differs from the person who is, first, a leader, probably because of the latter's desire to procure material wealth or satisfy an abnormal power drive. Therefore, servant-first and leader-first types are positioned at two extremities of the continuum of leadership styles. Between the two, an endless assortment exists, forming part of human nature's infinite variety. The difference…...

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212 books. (2012, December 7). An Introduction to Organizational Communication. Retrieved from 212 Books:  http://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/an-introduction-to-organizational-communication/s09-01-approaches-to-leadership.html 

Bal, V., Campbell, M., Steed, J., & Meddings, K. (n.d.). The Role of Power in Effective Leadership. Center for Creative Leadership.

Chuang, S.-F. (2013). Essential Skills For Leadership Effectiveness In Diverse Workplace Development. Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development, 6(1).

Cowles, T. B. (2015, December 7). Ten Strategies for Enhancing Multicultural Competency in Evaluation. Retrieved from Harvard Family Research Project:  http://www.hfrp.org/evaluation/the-evaluation-exchange/issue-archive/evaluation-methodology/ten-strategies-for-enhancing-multicultural-competency-in-evaluation