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

Abigail Ornellas; Gary Spolander; Lambert Engelbrecht; Alessandro Sicora; Irina Pervova; María-Asunción Martínez-Román; Agnus, K Law; PK Sajahan; Maria das   Dores Guerreiro; Jose, L Casanova; Maria, L.T Garcia; Hakan Acar; Linda Martin; Marianne Strydom

doi:10.1177/0020872818788395

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

Abigail Ornellas, Gary Spolander, Lambert Engelbrecht, Alessandro Sicora, Irina Pervova, María-Asunción Martínez-Román, Agnus, K Law, PK Sajahan, Maria das Dores Guerreiro, Jose, L Casanova, Maria, L.T Garcia, Hakan Acar, Linda Martin, Marianne Strydom

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1183-1197
Number of pages	15
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	62
Issue number	4
Early online date	18 Jul 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818788395
Publication status	Published - Jul 2019

Keywords

Comparative research
international social work
neoliberalism
professionalism
social work identity
social work research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science

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Ornellas, A., Spolander, G., Engelbrecht, L., Sicora, A., Pervova, I., Martínez-Román, M.-A., Law, A. K., Sajahan, PK., Dores Guerreiro, M. D., Casanova, J. L., Garcia, M. L. T., Acar, H., Martin, L., & Strydom, M. (2019). Mapping social work across 10 countries: Structure, intervention, identity and challenges. International Social Work, 62(4), 1183-1197. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818788395

Ornellas, A, Spolander, G, Engelbrecht, L, Sicora, A, Pervova, I, Martínez-Román, M-A, Law, AK, Sajahan, PK, Dores Guerreiro, MD, Casanova, JL, Garcia, MLT, Acar, H, Martin, L & Strydom, M 2019, 'Mapping social work across 10 countries: Structure, intervention, identity and challenges', International Social Work, vol. 62, no. 4, pp. 1183-1197. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818788395

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