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Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Introduction -- 1 The social work self -- Understanding social work -- Working with others -- What is the self? -- Social interaction or sociality -- The self, reflexivity and contemporary life -- Understanding the social work self -- Chapter summary -- Further reading -- 2 Human development -- Life stages -- Infancy to two years -- Toddlerhood (two to four years) -- Middle childhood (five to eleven years) -- Adolescence -- Adulthood -- Older age -- Death -- Generations -- Neglect, child abuse and developmental theories -- Working with others -- Chapter summary -- Further reading -- 3 Communication skills -- Demonstrating listening -- Asking questions -- Reflecting -- Clarifying -- Summarising -- Probing -- Framing action -- Written communication -- The self, reflexivity and empathy -- Use of self -- Working with others -- Chapter summary -- Further reading -- 4 Social work theory -- Social work theory: differing orientations -- Cognitive behavioural therapy -- Humanistic approaches -- Strengths perspective/empowerment approach -- Systems theory/ecological perspective -- Feminist social work theory -- Critical social work and structural approaches -- Sociological social work -- Chapter summary -- Further reading -- 5 Everyday ethics -- Utilitarianism -- Kantianism -- Virtue-based ethics -- Ethics of care -- Bioethics -- Human rights approach -- Codes of practice, codes of ethics and other institutionalised ethical rules -- Ethical dilemmas in social work: what to do? -- Organisational ethical issues -- The impaired worker -- Dual role relationships -- Working with others -- Chapter summary -- Further reading -- 6 Practice learning in organisational settings -- Learning and placements -- Social work and the organisational setting -- The professional self -- Assessment -- What about reflexivity on placement?.

"Dieser Artikel bezieht sich auf eine phänomenologische Studie nach Schütz, in der nicht-problematische Sexualität im mittleren Erwachsenenalter untersucht wurde. Die Ergebnisse dieser Studie werden vor dem Hintergrund von Sozialpolitik der Sexualität kritisch diskutiert. Die Studie fand erstens heraus, dass das sexuelle Selbst in der Spätmoderne durch soziale Interaktion konstituiert wird und zweitens, dass diese Interaktionen in variierenden sozialen Settings stattfinden, zum Beispiel durch Erwerbstätigkeit und Ausbildung. George Herbert Meads Theorie des Selbst dient als Bezugsrahmen, um zu verstehen, wie soziale Interaktionen das sexuelle Selbst hervorbringen. Diese Perspektive benötigt eine Neuorientierung des sexuellen Selbst als konstituiert durch alltäglichen sozialen Wandel. Sozialpolitische Strategien bezüglich Sexualität zielen mehrheitlich auf eine gesundheitlich-medizinische Konzeption des Selbst. Ich behaupte, dass um dem spätmodernen sexuellen Selbst zu begegnen, eine Neuorientierung in Richtung des Sozialen Priorität hat. Schließlich argumentiert dieser Artikel, dass wenn Politiker sich nicht mit sozialwissenschaftlicher Forschung beschäftigen, in der das spätmoderne Selbst theoretisch in interaktionistischer Tradition konzeptualisiert wird, die Programme es weiterhin nicht erreichen sinnvolle Interventionen zu leisten, die dem alltäglichen Erleben in der heutigen Zeit gerecht würden." (Autorenreferat)

This text provides an easy-to-read introduction to qualitative research methods in social work, taking into account contemporary contexts and social conditions. Drawing from a range of social work perspectives, it allows the reader to make the connection between social work values, theory and specific research methods and approaches.

Cover -- Contents -- List of figures and tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- Social work is not unversed in sociology -- About this book -- How to read this book -- 2 Who Are We and What Do We Do? -- Introduction -- Jane Addams (1860-1935) -- Summary -- Alice Salomon (1872-1948) -- Summary -- Clare Britton Winnicott (1906-1984) -- Summary -- Practice in a global world -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 3 Imagination in Practising Social Work Sociologically -- Introduction -- Imagination -- Empathy and imagination -- Imagining social objectives -- C. Wright Mills' sociological imagination -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 4 Imaginative Sensibilities and Habits -- Introduction -- Social work in an 'iron cage' -- An order to support imaginative habits -- An order for creative and imaginative habits in social work -- Curiosity -- Drawing comparisons and making connections -- Surrounding -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 5 Self, Agency and Structure -- Introduction -- Identity/self -- Identity categories -- Reflexivity in social work -- Symbolic interactionism and the self -- Agency -- Social structure -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 6 Social Relationships and 'Capital' -- Introduction -- Public narrative of the individual -- Social ties and bonds -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 7 Time and Space in Social Work -- Time and space in contemporary life -- Nation as space -- Historical perspectives -- Time as a constraint to social work practice -- Conclusions -- Practising social work sociologically -- 8 Organisations and Sociological Social Work -- Introduction -- Gareth Morgan's organisational metaphors -- Using Morgan's organisational metaphors to think about social work and organisations.

"Sociological social work is a lifelong social work practice which is animated by a sociological perspective. Social workers 'shorthand' orientations such as 'strengths perspective', 'task centred' or 'humanistic' (to name but a few), as a way to identify their philosophical and theoretical approaches in professional life. Whilst some texts have examined sociology for social work, this text instead proposes that sociological social work is a legitimate and theoretically rich orientation, and this book demonstrates what sociological social work looks like in our rapidly changing world. This text will equip students and practitioners with a way to think sociologically, not just while they are studying, but as an ever present reference for making sense of social work purpose and how this is realised in a transforming world. This follows an established tradition in social work literature, but this book elevates and names the importance of this approach, which we argue is critically needed if social work is to achieve its agenda in transformative social, political economic and environmental contexts. The current landscape in which we live is one that is characterised by rapid changes which have implications for the life experiences of those with whom social workers work, social justice advocacy agendas, and for fulfilling the purpose of social work more generally. This book is essential reading for those looking to keep up with these changes."--Publisher's website

Risk narratives are of increasing importance in contemporary social life in that they help in understanding and anticipating the shifts that characterise our late modern landscape. Our qualitative research explores risk as it relates to violence toward street-based sex workers in a suburban Australian setting. Female street-based sex workers represent a highly stigmatised and marginalised group. International studies report that they experience high levels of sexual violence perpetrated by male clients and our empirical work with street-based sex workers in Adelaide, South Australia concurs with this finding. Despite many creative and specialized skills workers reported drawing upon to minimise the risk of violence to themselves, we argue that a socio-cultural lens is vital to viewing risk in this context. We argue that in order to effect change, risk must be disembedded from increasingly individualized discourses, since it is through the personalisation of risk that violence becomes legitimised as an occupational hazard in street-based sex work.

Sexuality, sexual and gender identities and intimacy research in social work and social care : what does the lifecourse lens have to offer? / Trish Hafford-Letchfield and Priscilla Dunk-West -- Gender non-conforming children, trans youth and their family : identifying best evidences and practices for social work interventions / Annie Pullen Sansfaçon -- Combatting homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools through family engagement : a practice example from the rainbow has uk project / Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Christine Cocker, Peter Ryan, Mary Martin, Rosalind Scott, and Sarah Carr -- Friendship and intimacy in young women / Katie Letchfield and Trish Hafford-Letchfield -- Home and "hood" : middle-aged gay men's stories of homes and neighbourhoods / Paul Simpson -- Transgender people negotiating intimate relationships / Damien W. Riggs, Henry von Doussa and Jennifer Power -- "Out" and about at work : institutionalised heteronormativity on relationships and employment / Alfonso Pezzella -- Measuring relationship satisfaction: implications for social work practice / Jill Chonody, Jacqui Gabb, Mike Killian and Priscilla Dunk-West -- Bisexuality and ageing : why it matters for social work practice / Kathryn Almack, Rebecca L. Jones and Rachael M. Scicluna -- Women living alone in later life : a short review / Hafiz Khan, Trish Hafford-Letchfield and Nicky Lambert -- Stories of intimacy and sexuality in later life : solo women speak / Nicky Lambert, Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Hafiz Khan, Ellouise Long, Dominique Brady, and Lisa Clarke -- Reflecting on sexuality, gender, intimacy and professional practice / Priscilla Dunk-West and Trish Hafford-Letchfield -- Index

"Until now, sexuality has been treated as a specialist topic or area of specialist social work practice. This book cuts across all areas of the discipline. It examines the relationship between sexuality, sexual identities and intimacies and the lifecourse and showcases a range of issues pertinent to social work through these lenses. It opens up new possibilities for better understanding sexuality in social work, and contains empirical work and theorising about sexuality, intimacy and gender not currently found in a traditional course on lifecourse theory and practice. The chapters position new areas of scholarship in sexuality including trans perspectives, masculinities, bisexuality and the voices of other gender and sexual minority populations within a lifecourse trajectory. Empirical research picks up on the broader public health and wellbeing agenda with a strong focus on challenging normative theories to promote human rights and justice for marginalised individuals and groups. Sexuality, Sexual and Gender Identities and Intimacy Research in Social Work and Social Care will significantly enhance any core texts on lifecourse theory and practice, anti-oppression and anti-discriminatory theories for professionals. It should be considered essential reading for academics, practitioners and undergraduate and postgraduate students."--Provided by publisher

This collection aims to address the marginalization and under-theorization of sexuality and sexual identity in social work research and practice. Its starting point is that sexuality is a key aspect of individual identity, that service users must be able to express their sexuality, and that it is essential for social workers to be able to respond to and discuss sexual issues appropriately. The volume contains both empirical and reflective pieces from women immersed in various social work settings.

AbstractThis paper presents findings from a qualitative study that focused on factors that facilitate professional judgement and decision‐making that is child‐centred. Appreciative inquiry informed the methodology that enabled four focus groups (n = 50) with child protection practitioners who worked with children and young people living out‐of‐home care. The study found that, firstly, child protection practitioners had clear conceptualizations of what child‐centred practice means and, secondly, articulated how functioning teams, effective organizational structures and relationships were crucial to child‐centred practice. The findings point to the importance of relationality in effective child‐centred professional judgement and decision‐making in child protection contexts.